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
"We create a platform and systemic change to empower women artisans in rural areas to be professional and productive"
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Financial Literacy
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Production management
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Enhancing professionalism
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Business development.
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Motherhood-friendly working environment
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Eco-friendly yarns
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Natural dyeing process
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Efficient bulk order
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Water recycling
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Salt-water natural dyeing
