Bet naek (BU) Man's cloth wrap
This cloth is from Taiboko, Nitibe, Oecusse. The motif is know as 'mak'aib/kaif'. There is also a 'pausbola' motif, which represents interdependence between community members. "Pasubola' literally means leather belt for Meo warriors in Oecusse. The textile is used on traditional occasions.
| Item Number | TA0056 |
|---|---|
| District | Oecusse |
| People | Atoni Meto |
| Year of Making | unknown |
| Maker | unknown |
| Materials | Handspun cotton and natural dyes |
| Technique | Resist-dyed single-warp ikat; woven on a back-strap loom |
| Length x Width | 203 cm x 88 cm |
