13 to 16 March 2017 Space limited to 10 participants — SOLD OUT — A master dyer from Mali, Aboubakar Fofana
Tribawana: The Inner Journey and Outer Practice of Batik
A 5-day natural dye batik workshop. 30 January to 03 February 2017 Space limited to 12 participants — SOLD OUT —
Marketing for Traditional Weavers: A Question of Values
The following is the text of a presentation for the First Asian Ikat Weavers Conference held by the Lake Sebu
A Conversation with Petronela Pape
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The Joka Ju Festival in Nggela
Early July I received a text message from one of the traditional leaders in Nggela, Flores, inviting me to attend
The Ngurisang Coming of Age Ceremony
The village of Bayan in north Lombok maintains a local culture, rituals and traditions that predate the conversion to Islam
The Power of Nusa Penida and its Textiles
When looking at a map of Bali, my brother Darta always describes Bali’s shape as being like a chicken and
The Rain Cloths of Nggela, Flores
Threads of Life staff have been visiting the village of Ngella in central Flores for over a year, learning about
Young Weavers Take Up the Art of Weaving Natural Dyed Textiles
Visiting the weaving group Karya Sari Warna Alam in Seraya on East Bali is unlike visiting any other place for
Sigit Wicaksono, An Indonesian-Chinese Batik Artist
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