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Timor tais

Southeast Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Tais cloth is a form of traditional weaving created by the women of East Timor. An essential part of the nation's cultural heritage, tais weavings are used for ceremonial adornment, sign of respect and appreciation towards guests, friends, relatives, home decor, and personal apparel. The Catholic Church of East Timor has also adopted the use of tais during its ceremonies. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Tais from East Timor
Tais from East Timor
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Textile, East Timor - Museu do Oriente - Lisbon, Portugal - DSC06853
Textile, East Timor - Museu do Oriente - Lisbon, Portugal - DSC06853
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Tais weaving in Lospalos, East Timor
Tais weaving in Lospalos, East Timor
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Labarik hosi Postu Adminstrativu Same, tur iha Estrada Ninin, hatais tais Timor
Labarik hosi Postu Adminstrativu Same, tur iha Estrada Ninin, hatais tais Timor
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Tais im Parlament
Tais im Parlament
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