Collection

My interest in collecting cultural artifacts, especially traditional textiles (handwoven textiles/tenunan), enriches both my personal and professional life. Sometimes, these exquisite pieces of art are gifts from the people I meet during my research, a token of friendship and respect. Other times, I acquire them by purchasing directly from the artist, ensuring that they receive fair compensation for their craftsmanship. This collection not only serves as a tangible reminder of the communities I’ve had the privilege to study but also as a testament to the diverse and rich cultural heritage that exists around the world.

Selected textiles collection

Women sarong (Lawo Gamba, Southern Lio) made by Ferdinanda Maria Bela (Bibi Din), Lio, Nggela, Flores, Indonesia. Purchased October 2020.
Shoulder cloth/selendang (Luka Kapa, Southern Lio) made by Mama Sia with natural red dying, Lio, Nggela, Flores, Indonesia. Gift from her on 2019.
Women sarong (Lawo Jara Nggaja, Southern Lio) made by Mama Fermina, Lio, Nggela, Flores, Indonesia. Purchased October 2020.
Women sarong (Lawo Kapa, Southern Lio) made by Mama Lete, Lio, Nggela, Flores, Indonesia. Purchased October 2020.
Women sarong (Lawo Gami Ter’esa, Southern Lio) made by Mama Sia, Lio, Nggela, Flores, Indonesia. Purchased October 2020.
Women sarong (Lau Pahudu, West Sumba) mixed technique of motif making: songket and ikat. Purchased December 2020.
Women sarong (Lawo Redu, Southern Lio) made by Mama Anastasia Bhoa, Lio, Nggela, Flores, Indonesia. Purchased October 2020, then given to my lovely wife as wedding gift.
Sarong for women/men (Towe Songke, West Manggarai) Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia. Purchased via my friends on 2021
Shoulder Cloth, characterized in East Sumba, but I get from my friend in West Sumba as farewell gift when I left the research field on 2018.