Tradisi Textiles travels to remote areas in the world where magnificent textiles are still being produced using traditional methods. We search for quality, uniqueness and ethical production.
We buy our textiles as close to the source of production as possible, aiming to pay the women who made them directly.
15% of profits are spent on projects that support women and their families.
Each textile has a story about its creator, how it was made and where it came from. Tradisi shares these stories and these spectacular textiles with the world.
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Ikat Handweaving from the island of Sumba
Mamuli is an ornament of the Sumbanese people and has been found dating back 100s of years on the west coast of Sumba. The symbol represents female sexuality and reproductive power and is often included as part of a wedding dowry.
All natural dyes
194x63cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
In Sumba we visited Prailiu village where we met a group of women training new weavers. They are in the process of building a weavers centre with a gallery and weaving space. We now have an ongoing order buying as many pieces as the workshop can weave. Great for both of us!
All natural indigo dye
Approximate size 47x47cm
In Sumba we visited Prailiu village where we met a group of women training new weavers. They are in the process of building a weavers centre with a gallery and weaving space. We now have an ongoing order buying as many pieces as the workshop can weave. Great for both of us!
All natural indigo dye
Approximate size 47x47cm
Ikat Handweaving handspun cotton from the island of Savu
All natural dyes
115x170cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat from the island of Sumba
Mixed with natural dyes
330 x 125cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat hand weaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
135x170cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Combination Pahikung and Ikat Handweaving from the island of Sumba
Cockatoo – Kaka
The cockatoo is a symbol of democracy, much like the ceremonial discussions where everyone is given the opportunity to speak, a flock of cockatoos is rarely quiet always calling out to each other. Sumbanese also believes all of the important steps in life should be taken together and move as a flock, just like a cockatoo.
All natural dyes
180x58cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat hand weaving from the island of Sumba.
All natural dyes
150x130cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat hand weaving from the island of Sumba
The pattern is named Patolakaba which means cotton that never endless because of the heritage from an ancestor. Long time ago, the pattern was used only by the queen
All natural dyes
135x170cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat Handweaving from the island of Savu
All natural dyes
115x170cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat Handweaving from the island of Savu
Hebe Leba
Hebe Leba is the symbol of crown flower
All natural dyes
115x170cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Incredible sarong cloth from east Sumba, the motif is embroidered with shells on handwoven naturally dyed cloth. The motif is called Marapu which means Sumba’s god. The god wears the crown, in Sumbanese language, it is called a Lamba.
The cloth is sewn in a tube with the same black fabric on the reverse. It has a hand sewn join thru the middle.
Handwoven from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes are made by the mud.
180x58cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
120x115cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
330 x 125cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Ikat from the island of Sumba
Mixed with natural dyes
180 x 125cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
140x130cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Songket Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
Cushion is backed with handwoven, natural indigo dye cotton
Approximate size 33x30cm
Individual country sales tax applies
Songket (Pahikung) Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
The cushion is backed with handwoven, natural indigo dye cotton
Approximate size 65x60cm
Individual country sales tax applies
Songket (Pahikung) Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
The cushion is backed with handwoven, natural indigo dye cotton
Approximate size 60x60cm and 70×60
Individual country sales tax applies
Songket (Pahikung) Handweaving from the island of Sumba
Horses – Ndjara
Horses are important in Sumba life, both as a means of transport through the hilly landscape and as part of the bride price paid to the bride’s family by her prospective husbands family.
All natural dyes
The cushion is backed with handwoven, natural indigo dye cotton
Approximate size 60x60cm
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
140x20cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
95x24cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
150x40cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
150x40cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
150x40cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
150x40cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
150x40cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba
All natural dyes
150x40cm
Medium weight textile
1 unique piece
Individual country sales tax applies
Handwoven in the region West Timor
Medium weight
145x80cm
Uses: blanket, throw, wall hanging, cushions
Copper mamuli pendant with hook (pendant size around 5x4cm)
Include one of our batik rope necklaces to complete the set
Mamuli is an ornament of the Sumbanese people and has been found dating back 100s of years on the west coast of Sumba. The symbol represents female sexuality and reproductive power and is often included as part of a wedding dowry. The mamuli shape represents female genitalia, symbolising the woman as the giver of life.
On our recent trip we not only discovered mamuli copper pendants, but this powerful symbol appears in weaving motifs both in Sumba and Flores. The pieces we bought and are selling at Tradisi are not antique, heirlooms or taken from a traditional setting. Our pieces are made to wear and use. We hope to respectfully share this powerful symbol of femininity across cultural borders.
Mamuli is an ornament of the Sumbanese people and has been found dating back 100s of years on the west coast of Sumba. The symbol represents female sexuality and reproductive power and is often included as part of a wedding dowry. The mamuli shape represents female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life.
On our recent trip we not only discovered mamuli copper pendants, but this powerful symbol appears in weaving motifs both in Sumba and Flores. The pieces we bought and are selling at Tradisi are not antique, heirlooms or taken from a traditional setting. Our pieces are made to wear and use. We hope to respectfully share this powerful symbol of femininity across cultural borders.