Using woven fabric in bags: why is caution needed?
The beauty of Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage—embodied in diverse textiles, attire, dance, music, woodcarving, and even culinary arts—holds profound significance. When appreciating works created by artisans across music, dance, theater, and *wastra* (a term for traditional Indonesian fabrics such as batik, *tenun*, *songket*, etc.), understanding their meaning requires paying attention to how these creations are utilized. Woven fabric—a form of…
