Field Notes

Across the archipelago, traditional communities have a ceremony that welcomes a newborn to the world, usually six or more weeks

We finally received a second small shipment from a weaver group in West Sulawesi, which included three sekomandi and three

Nusa Penida off the east coast of Bali When we are working with communities, we are often reminded of the

We have great faith in the weavers and the strong relationships that we have built with them over the last

The original artists working with Lou in Solo; the indigo dyer on the right has since retired Having been vaccinated,

Ayu is 12 years old and it is time for her coming of age ceremony Ayu has turned 12 and

All women weavers and dyers who use indigo will participate As told by weaver Elisabeth Nai Sau in Timor. The

Nusa Penida is green at this time of year A field trip across the narrow strait from Bali to Nusa

A beduruk group harvesting rice In all matters of traditional life, communities seek to preserve balance and harmony with the

Photographs sent by weavers in the field make it difficult to judge the quality of a textile. — Transcribed by