Beti nini (BU) Man's cloth wrap
This textile is from Saben, Oecusse. This textile is woven with 'lotis' technique and is part of the composition for a 'bet bose'. It can be used by young boys as a daily cloth. A full 'bet bose' has a central white panel, and it is normally the full cloth that is worn by adult men. This cloth consists of two panels with an untwisted fringe.
| Item Number | TA0068 |
|---|---|
| District | Oecusse |
| People | Atoni Meto |
| Year of Making | unknown |
| Maker | unknown |
| Materials | Handspun and commercial cotton and natural and synthetic dyes. |
| Technique | 'Lotis' technique; handwoven on a backstrap loom. |
| Length x Width | 86.5 cm x 76 cm |
