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Kanekes cloth: tinunan and the backstrap loom of West Java
Kanekes cloth is handwoven tinunan from the forested hills of West Java. It is made on a backstrap loom — a portable loom that uses the weaver's body to hold the warp under tension — in panels of around three...
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How to Care for Naturally Dyed Fabrics
Composed by Adeline Chandra / Images of RŪPAHAUS — Updated March 2026 Naturally dyed clothing needs a little more consideration than synthetic alternatives — but the care itself is simple. Cold or hand wash, gentle detergent, air dry flat or...