Indonesia Komphack

Background

Wakatobi Remote island surrounded by Flores and Banda Sea in Southeast Sulawesi, well known for its coral reefs.

Ikat Weaving There is a traditional weaving with a technique and pattern unique of its kind, called Tenun Boke. It is a double ikat weaving that cannot be found in neighboring cultures. A hidden gem of Nusantara Traditional Textile.

Community Consisted of women of various ages and skills, the weaving community is big but scattered -- unlike the centralized weaving villages in Java.

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Community : Weaving Village

There has been an existing weaving village in Kaledupa, nonetheless it is not a centralized production system because the weavers mainly working at their own home.

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Remote Islands

Wakatobi regency located on a

remote area with limited access to signals, electricity, and logistic system.

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Women Livelihood

Majority of the people of Wakatobi are fishermen, but many household are relying on income from weaving production when the weather forbid them to go to the sea.

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Existing Market: Supported by Tourism

The weaver have been heavily depending on tourism as their marketing channel. This Pandemic really hits hard, but we believe it is also a momentum to start reaching bigger market.

Research &

Findings

Solution

"We create a platform and systemic change to empower women artisans in rural areas to be professional and productive"

Financial Literacy
Production management
Enhancing professionalism
Business development.

Motherhood-friendly working environment

Eco-friendly yarns
Natural dyeing process
Efficient bulk order
Water recycling
Salt-water natural dyeing

Framework