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Explore the RUPA Journal — your go-to source for stories on sustainable living, ethical fashion, and artisan craftsmanship. Dive into behind-the-scenes insights, conscious lifestyle tips, and the journey of naturally hand-dyed textiles. Stay inspired and connected with our community of makers and changemakers.

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Kanekes cloth: tinunan and the backstrap loom of West Java

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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RŪPATalk - Natural Plant Dyes
RŪPATalk: The Beauty of Plant-based Natural Fabric Dyes

RŪPATalk: The Beauty of Plant-based Natural Fabric Dyes

The warm pastel hues and the bold (or thin) lines on our ethically handmade fabrics wouldn’t have been the same without the native plants used for our natural dyes; and of course the power of the equatorial sun.

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