Simalungun Weaving Centre
Location:
- Village: Negori Tongah - that, a generation ago, specialized in weaving the Simalungun Bulang
- District: Purba
- Province: North Sumatra
- Country: Indonesia
Culture:
- Simalungun Batak
Vision:
- Revive the Simalungun weaving tradition
- Provide economic opportunities for young women through weaving
- Demonstrate a viable, healthy and sustainable lifestyle
Specific Goals:
- Build a weaving facility where weavers can work, dye their yarn, and gain access to the plants that they need to weave
- Provide accommodations for weavers and other visitors interested in weaving
- Organize events at which weavers can teach, learn and improve their skills
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