Handloom Cotton Ikat Sarong from Flores - Circa 90yrs Old Origin - Congo These chests were made in

These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves

Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and storing important religious scrolls

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These advertising labels were mostly from Manchester cotton companies who exported their woven

Handloom Cotton Ikat Sarong from Flores - Circa 90yrs Old Origin - Congo These chests were made inThis traditional ikat weaving on a hand loom can be found in many towns across the islands of East Nusa Tenggara. Each area has its own distinctive motifs and patterns as well as color preferences. The difference in the designs and colors represent the variety that exists among the various ethnicities, customs, and beliefs of the people of Flores. Dyed by hand using natural sustainable dyes such as ceriops tagal bark. Sarong or sarung denotes the