This beautiful natural-dyed Sekomandi cotton ikat comes from Kalumpang (Mamuju), West Sulawesi Indonesia. Sekomandi itself means a close and strong family ties.
Kalumpang has various archaeological remains - often referred to as the early centre of trade on Sulawesi island. Sekomandi woven motifs and patterns are believed to be one of the oldest motifs in the world.
Ira Tazar
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