Across the archipelago, traditional communities have a ceremony that welcomes a newborn to the world, usually six or more weeks
Do No Harm, Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida off the east coast of Bali When we are working with communities, we are often reminded of the
News from Sulawesi, Timor, Sumba and Savu
We have great faith in the weavers and the strong relationships that we have built with them over the last
The Blues Brothers: Indigo dyers in central Java
The original artists working with Lou in Solo; the indigo dyer on the right has since retired Having been vaccinated,
Coming of Age in Bali’s Tenganan Pegeringsingan
Ayu is 12 years old and it is time for her coming of age ceremony Ayu has turned 12 and
Finding Ways to Meet the Weavers in 2021
The eruption of Ile Lewotolok on the north side of Lembata island. January 2021 has continued 2020’s intensity for our
Take the Good Things Forward, Leave the Unhelpful Behind
In 2005, Threads of Life’s held its first Archipelago Indigenous Weavers Festival. One hundred women weavers from across ten islands
Batik in Times of Covid
Pung And Jean Don Face Shields On Their Trip To Solo To Meet The Lou Zeldis Artisans In Indonesia, very
Restoring Balance
An ironwood human likeness strengthens the earth and protects the people in Kalimantan In traditional communities all across Indonesia, epidemics
Bali Plastic Exchange
The Plastic Exchange is an exciting and successful Balinese initiative that emerged out of the COVID-induced collapse of tourism on