Coming from a nation of over 13,000 islands, the textiles of Indonesia are as varied as their sources, with each group employing unique motifs and imparting their own special meanings. As important cultural artifacts, these textiles tell us much about the beliefs and social systems of the people who make and use them. This collection comes from the islands of Bali, Borneo, Flores, Java, Savu, Sumatra, Sumba, and Timor. The techniques of batik, ikat, supplementary warp and weft weaving (including songket), and embroidery are employed; materials are primarily cotton, although some are silk.






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Textiles from Timor

     
Timor
Java
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Other Indonesian Textiles
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Sumba
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