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Mamuli: Female strength

AUD $45.00

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.⁠

 

Mamuli: Female strength

AUD $40.00 – AUD $45.00

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: Female strength

AUD $60.00

Copper mamuli pendant with triple orange bead necklace (pendant size around 5x4cm)

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.⁠

 

Ikat, natural dyes

AUD $270.00

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

Ikat Cushions, natural dye

AUD $90.00

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 Cushions, natural dye

AUD $90.00

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 Hand-spun, natural dyes, Savu

AUD $500.00

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 Throw, natural dyes

AUD $400.00

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 Throw, natural dyes

AUD $420.00

Ikat hand weaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

135x170cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Ikat, natural dyes

AUD $375.00

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 Throw, natural dyes

AUD $280.00

Ikat hand weaving from the island of Sumba.

All natural dyes

150x130cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Ikat Throw, natural dyes

AUD $420.00

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 Throw, natural dyes, Savu

AUD $400.00

Ikat Handweaving from the island of Savu

All natural dyes

115x170cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Ikat Throw, natural dyes, Savu

AUD $400.00

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

Shell Embroidered, natural dyes

AUD $520.00

 

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, natural dyes

AUD $320.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

120x115cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Ikat Throw, natural dyes

AUD $620.00

Ikat from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

330 x 125cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Ikat Throw, natural dyes

AUD $350.00

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, natural dyes

AUD $300.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

140x130cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Cushions, natural dyes

AUD $60.00

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

Pahikung Cushions, natural dyes

AUD $145.00

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

Pahikung Cushions, natural dyes

AUD $145.00

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

Pahikung Cushions, natural dyes

AUD $145.00

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 Cushions, natural dyes

AUD $145.00

Songket (Pahikung) Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

The cushion is backed with handwoven, natural indigo dye cotton

Approximate size 65x60cm & 70x60cm

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $80.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

140x20cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $80.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

95x24cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $140.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

150x40cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $140.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

150x40cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $140.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

150x40cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $140.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

150x40cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $140.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

150x40cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Pahikung Runner, natural dyes

AUD $140.00

Pahikung Handweaving from the island of Sumba

All natural dyes

150x40cm

Medium weight textile

1 unique piece

Individual country sales tax applies

Savu Ikat

AUD $120.00

Handwoven in the region West Timor

Medium weight

145x80cm

Uses: blanket, throw, wall hanging, cushions