Traditional Woven Fabrics Giving Charm for the Travelers

Green Songket

Woven fabrics are always synonymous with traditional image. Traditional communities in the villages were able to find a way to make yarn with spinning tool in the manufacture of woven fabrics.

Kombu Shirt - East Sumba

Traditional wealth that store a long history of cultural richness is often challenged by the progress of time, material manufacturing process which takes a long time to six months and the utilizing of craftmens/human expertise. The presence of synthetic weaving mills and weaving is slowly able to tempt potential buyers who are less experienced, because of its cheaper price.

Bali Style Songket

Indonesia is rich with cultural traditions, such as the richness of traditional fabrics can give attraction for foreign tourists. If price is not a major consideration, then the quality of style and uniqueness can be a goal.

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(Source F Prawitasari - travelKompas, Ni Kdk R Riyanti - Sanur Bali /Images Ika Herwina, F Jonathans Poyk)