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Ikat, a time-honoured textile method, entails dyeing yarns with resist techniques prior to their integration into woven fabrics...

Ikat is a traditional textile technique that involves resist-dyeing yarns before weaving them into fabrics. The word 'ikat' comes from the Malay-Indonesian term 'to bind', which...

Ikat, rooted in Malaysian-Indonesian culture, embodies a rich tradition of fabric-making, passed down through generations. The very essence of its name, meaning...

Nestled in the heart of Central America, Guatemala is a country steeped in rich culture, history, and breathtaking natural beauty. Among its many treasures, the art of weaving stands out as...

Welcome to a new blog series where I take you on a deep dive into the vibrant world of Indian textiles. In this first blog post, we will take a look at the mind-boggling variety of traditional Indian fabrics...

Ikat is a captivating textile art form with profound cultural and historical significance, distinguished by its unique patterns, vibrant colours, and representation of craftsmanship, heritage, and creativity...

It is a beautiful honour to announce the rejuvenation of an endeavor, and this is mine. The Center for and Development - The Netherlands is back; with new members, an improved website, exciting new strategies, and every iota of the old passion...

In April 2023, CCD-NL was once again able to visit Indonesia to delve into the world of ikat, but this time in the city of Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara Province. One of CCD-NL’s advisors, Julita Oetojo, undertook this...

Traditional textile crafts can be found in many different places worldwide. These ancient arts are deeply interwoven with the culture of these communities and as such the people have a profound connection to them. Nevertheless, ancestral textile.... 

Today we invite you to be inspired by Marsa Ariyanti Fattu’s story, a talented Rote-Ndao ikat artist and empowered leader of the Ina Manenu weaving group...

After CCD-NL’s founder Yetty Van der Made-Haning’s trip ten years ago, we once again had the opportunity to return to Indonesia and visit the artisans we support...

Ikat Weaving's beauty can be summed up in one word: multifaceted. It exudes a presence that is both vivid and complex. When put together, these pieces of this Indonesian fabric can have...

The Ikat for Sustainability and Women Empowerment  (ISWE) project was first launched in 2021 under the title Training for Trainers and is currently being run by Ridha Sri Wianti – the bright...

Although the motifs, patterns, techniques, and materials differ, the art of weaving is one of the oldest elements of the common world heritage. Scientists think that the need for dressing...

Wars have devastating consequences of all kinds. No matter the sides, causes, or weapons, every war leaves behind ruined cities, sorrowful mothers, and a society in need of rebuilding. The human factor...