Product Description

Timor Textile 1

Material: Cotton
Style: Timor, Indonesia
Size: Length 367 cm (not including fringes), Width 72 cm
Order Number: MHSTT1

Timor is at the far east of Indonesia.  It has 28 linguistic groups.

The Dutch and Portuguese competed for its resources, including sandalwood, from the mid-1600s until 1913, when they resolved their dispute by dividing the island equally.

Textiles have always been traded across Timor as wealth and for gift exchanges during ceremonies. Patterns indicate identity, relationships and social status. Timorese weavers are particularly skilful.

Early – mid 20th century.

Map of Timor.

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