Tais duka (TE) Man's cloth wrap
'Tais duka' are customarily worn folded and draped over the shoulder. Its most important ceremonial use is when worn by a man communicating news of a death to a family. It is also worn at harvest ceremonies and the inaugurations of sacred houses. This example is a particularly fine cloth, featuring fine ikat work. It was bought by the Friends of Suai, and donated to the Alola Foundation in 2008.
| Item Number | FA0032 |
|---|---|
| District | CovaLima |
| People | Tetun |
| Year of Making | 2007/8 |
| Maker | Orlanda Boavida Martins |
| Materials | Commercial cotton and synthetic dyes |
| Technique | Single warp ikat; handwoven on a backstrap loom. |
| Length x Width | 208 cm x 94.5 cm |
