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The Weaving Cultures of Bali and Flores, Indonesia A Textile Tour With Threads of Life July 19 – August 01, 2008

In their motifs and ceremonial uses, the traditional textiles of Indonesia represent an understanding of the natural world and community that has sustained people through the centuries. As economic forces drive weavers to abandon time-honored traditions the textile arts degrade and so do the cultures they express. Supporting the continuation of the textile arts demonstrates that these traditions have value in a modern, global context. This restores people’s pride in their culture and ensures the traditions supporting their physical and spiritual life continue. During 8 days in Bali, you will learn about the weaving traditions of Bali and eastern Indonesia, and experience hands-on the arts of ikat tie-dyeing, backstrap loom weaving, batik, and dyeing with natural indigo-blue and Morinda-red. In Bali, and also during 4 days in central Flores, you will meet members of the weavers’ cooperatives supported by Threads of Life and see them practicing their arts with a newly refined eye. Facilitated discussions will open a two-way dialogue with the weavers. There will be time for personal interaction and the opportunity to buy directly from the artists.

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