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Textiles of Alor aims to spread knowledge and understanding of the textile heritage of Alor Regency through publication of research online and in print, ongoing documentation, and through temporary exhibits.
Textiles of Alor
This e-book, Textiles of Alor, is an introduction to the handwoven textiles of Alor Regency, NTT, Indonesia, the first publication to cover this subject. Textiles from the Alurung, Batulolong, Kui, and Taruamang (or Wersing) cultural groups are highlighted in this e-publication.
Alurung Ikat Weaving Collection Catalog
The Culture Service of Alor Regency published a catalogue in 2022 to accompany a temporary exhibition at the Museum 1000 Moko in Kalabahi, entitled "Alurung Ikat Weaving." Both English and Indonesian language versions of the book are available at the muse. Contact us to purchase your own copy.
The Textiles of Alor team was awarded a grant from the Endangered Material Knowledge Programme to document Alurung warp ikat textile production. Field research was conducted in 2023, during which we visited weavers from the Adang and Alurung (Alor or Alorese) source cultures in various parts of Northwest Alor Island, as well as Ternate, Buaya, and Pantar Islands. Over 100 persons were interviewed to some degree.
The research involves extensive video editing, subtitling, and annotations. The investigators have been delayed in processing and submitting the data, and aim to complete the project in 2027. Then all the data will be uploaded to the British Museum website and available to all.
We have agreed not to share any photos, videos, interviews, or other data acquired during the research project before it is published on the British Museum website. We will provide an update once the data is available.
