Tais feto wal matak (TE) Woman's tubeskirt
The borders of this woman's cloth include the 'lakulo' and 'diman haat' motifs. On the edges of this are rows of supplementary weft, using the 'silu kesak', and 'ahan kakun' motifs. This 'tais' is worn by women participating in the 'Bei Mau' and other ceremonies.
| Item Number | JS05 |
|---|---|
| District | CovaLima |
| People | Tetun |
| Year of Making | 1994 |
| Maker | |
| Materials | Commercial cotton and synthetic dyes |
| Technique | Single-warp resist-dyed ikat with supplementary weft work; handwoven on a backstrap loom |
| Length x Width | 134 cm x 73 cm |
