Betel Nut Bag Kelim Tribal Motif Hand Woven Old Authentic West Timor Indonesia

Description

W1978 – Aluk , saku Mens Betel nut bag. Class Kelim unique and sweet Aluk.

Oh the things that are in a betel nut bag….we have a glimpse inside one in the images.

Handwoven by the wonderful weaving women of West Timor [4Ws!] each of these unique Aluk displays the weavers tribal motif.

Aluk are a dedicated weaving. This is a stunning and well preserved example of the level of craft achievable.

The handle is a recent addition as I presume that the original succumbed to the wears of time.

21cm  /  8″ tall

17cm / 7″ wide

150g / 5oz [appx]

If you wish to gather multiple treasures, and International buyers are welcome, this website and shop cart should allow for it. If not I will contact you to find the most economical way to send your treasures to you.

I am Julie and have been collecting Timorese Treasures in the field since 1990 when I won a prize for overseas travel in a pub in Darwin [true]. I had no idea at the time that I had stumbled upon an Aladdin’s cave of authentic traditional tribal textiles and treasures. I have been returning annually ever since [well most years] and been witness to many changes across the last 3 decades.

Clearly none of us are sure what will happen post COVID, but I do know that the villagers, carvers and weavers up in the mountains will be grateful when some outside dollars comes into their informal/circular economy. Therefore, every purchase you choose to make with me will benefit the Atoni [people of West Timor] as soon as I can get back there.

I distribute reading glasses and nutritious food seeds as the soil in the western half of Timor is very poor and water a very precious resource. Please contact me if you wish to contribute.