How an Island in Indonesia is Weaving Together Past and Present Through Textiles

How an Island in Indonesia is Weaving Together Past and Present Through Textiles

The people of the Indonesian island combat the impact of climate change on livelihoods by taking up weaving and exporting traditional textiles. Sumba, located in Indonesia’s severely climate-sensitive regions and considered an ecological forefront for desertification, is a fragile ecosystem whose heart beats to the rhythm of three things: the availability of water for crops, … Read more