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Sumba is an island east of Indonesia known for its ikat textiles. Ikat involves tying dye resist patterns onto thread before weaving. This creates intricate designs. The hinggi cloth shown is from Sumba and patterned using ikat. It depicts aspects of daily life on Sumba like horses, shrimp, and skull trees. Ikat textiles were traditionally important for ceremonies and communicating social status, and production was originally limited to high-ranking women.

Author

Laura Verheijke

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EN