Description: W1883- Aluk , saku. Buna diamond kaif clan motif. This delightful little bag has been created using the beautiful end pieces from the sashes or belts used by Atoni men to keep their blankets from falling down. Very neat tight work.The handle is hand plaited.Handwoven by the wonderful weaving women of West Timor [4Ws!] every unique Aluk displays the weavers tribal motif.These small but unique and sweet Aluk are a fine addition to any collection.8cm / 4" tall7cm / 3" wide If you wish to gather multiple treasures try using the ADD TO CART/BASKET function instead of BUY IT NOW. To combine postage, select Request total from seller in your shopping cart. I can then send you an invoice with the new combined postage cost. International clients are welcome. Aus Post has returned the international 250gr small parcel. This is great news. YAY! A true shame that they have not done so for domestic. I am Julie and have been collecting Timorese Treasures in the field since 1990 when I won a prize for overseas travel in a pub in Darwin [true]. I had no idea at the time that I had stumbled upon an Aladdin's cave of authentic traditional tribal textiles and treasures. I have been returning annually ever since [well most years] and been witness to many changes across the last 3 decades. NOTE: We use recycled packaging and have to cover ebay's fees as they include postage/freight costs in their final fee 16% [go figure!] Clearly none of us are sure what will happen post COVID, if there is such a thing, but I do know that the villagers, carvers and weavers up in the mountains will be grateful when some outside dollars comes into their informal/circular economy. Therefore every purchase you choose to make with me will benefit the Atoni [people of West Timor] as soon as I can get back there. I distribute reading glasses and nutritious food seeds as the soil in the western half of Timor is very poor and water a very precious resource. Please contact me if you wish to contribute.
Price: 35 AUD
Location: Bingara, NSW
End Time: 2024-11-18T14:23:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.59 AUD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Provenance: Purchased directly from weaver in village Timor
Originating Region: TTS West Timor Indonesia
Product Type: Tiny bag unique authentic hand woven
Era: 2018
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Cotton thread
Region of Origin: Pacific Islands & Oceania
