Kosi rapo () Woman's tubeskirt
This two panel cloth is from Iliomar comunnity in Lautem district. It can be found as well in the other areas of Lautem. It is woven from synthetic threads and dyed with natural colours. the design motifs is traditional typical from the area.
| Item Number | TA0072 |
|---|---|
| District | Lautem |
| People | Fataluku |
| Year of Making | unknown |
| Maker | unknown |
| Materials | Handspun and commercial cotton with natural and synthetic dyes. |
| Technique | Resist-dyed single warp ikat with 'foit' (discontinuous supplementary weft wrap weave); handwoven on a backstrap loom. |
| Length x Width | 128 cm x 53.5 cm |
