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Threads of Life Textiles Sustaining textile arts of Indonesia since 1998 with 1,200 traditional weavers.

Threads of Life is a fair trade business that uses culture and conservation to alleviate poverty in rural Indonesia. The heirloom-quality textiles and baskets we commission are made with local materials and natural dyes. With the proceeds from the Threads of Life gallery, we help weavers to form independent cooperatives and to manage their resources sustainably.

08/09/2026

Meet Ketut Turi, an elderly Balinese woman in Nusa Penida, Bali. In this episode, she reflects on a lifetime of weaving and the traditions passed down through generations. Through conversations, weaving, dyeing, and ceremonies, we glimpse the patience, ritual, and care behind a traditional textile.

Watch Dancing for Deities at threadsoflife.com and Threads Of Life Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/-of-life)
or find it through the link in our bio.

This textile undergoes an intricate dyeing process, taking more than four months to tie the tiny ikat patterns before be...
07/09/2026

This textile undergoes an intricate dyeing process, taking more than four months to tie the tiny ikat patterns before being dyed with indigo, Morinda citrifolia, and other natural dyes to achieve its rich, deep red-black ground.

The motif, Mata Semba, meaning “gathering together,” reflects the spirit of community. Worn as a shoulder cloth by the Mosalaki, the traditional leader of the community, this textile is reserved for special ceremonies.

A remarkable expression of knowledge passed down through generations.

Threads of Life works with over 1200 women across 35 groups, spanning 12 different islands. Empowering women’s enterpris...
04/09/2026

Threads of Life works with over 1200 women across 35 groups, spanning 12 different islands. Empowering women’s enterprise remains a central initiative in all of our work with weaving communities. Dala Le is all-women weaving group in Maumere that we have returned to for over twenty years.

03/09/2026

What makes a textile feel alive?

In this episode, we follow Ketut Turi, an elderly Balinese weaver, as she revisits the traditions she has carried since childhood.

Coming soon at threadsoflife.com and Threads of Life Youtube Channel on September 8th, 2026.

This handspun Noving textile from the southern coast of Lembata is woven in classic stripes and created by a master dyer...
31/08/2026

This handspun Noving textile from the southern coast of Lembata is woven in classic stripes and created by a master dyer.

In Lembata, textiles play an essential role in marriage exchanges. Their value is reflected in the complexity of the weaving, with multi-part ikat textiles considered especially precious. The uncut warp threads of these tubular sarongs symbolize the enduring bonds and commitments within the community.

At Threads of Life, we work to sustain traditional weaving and natural dye practices passed down through generations, while supporting the ecosystems that make these traditions possible.

Indigo workshop from our July Lembata trip. Cultivation for native Lembata indigo species are confined to the wet season...
27/08/2026

Indigo workshop from our July Lembata trip.

Cultivation for native Lembata indigo species are confined to the wet season, limiting dyers’ and weavers’ ability to produce community-sustaining threads and textiles. By utilising Bebali Foundation’s natural indigo paste, these villages may continue to develop their traditional blue colours year-round.

Flores is home to diverse weaving cultures with distinct identities from region to region. This session introduces Flore...
24/08/2026

Flores is home to diverse weaving cultures with distinct identities from region to region. This session introduces Flores textiles, highlighting variation, technique, and cultural significance across the island.

Intricate Patterns and Practices in Flores Textile Traditions
with Tutut Perwani

28 August 2026 | 4-5 PM
at Threads of Life Gallery
Lungsiakan, Ubud


See you on Friday!

Kupang, situated on the west coast of Timor, has in recent years grown into a cosmopolitan city. Weavers from across Ind...
24/08/2026

Kupang, situated on the west coast of Timor, has in recent years grown into a cosmopolitan city. Weavers from across Indonesia have established weaving groups in the capital, transforming Kupang into a regional hub for the south-east Indonesian textile trade. Pictured here is a Kupang weaver couple demonstrating their traditional Savunese textiles and dress.

Join a hands-on workshop in the art of natural indigo dyeing. Begin with an introduction to Threads of Life and its natu...
21/08/2026

Join a hands-on workshop in the art of natural indigo dyeing. Begin with an introduction to Threads of Life and its natural dye studio, followed by a walk through the dye plant garden to learn about Indonesia’s traditional dyes.

Explore our class at studio.threadsoflife.com

Strengthening Australia–Indonesia connections through culture, partnership and shared learning. Australian Consul-Gen...
20/08/2026

Strengthening Australia–Indonesia connections through culture, partnership and shared learning.

Australian Consul-General in Bali Jo Stevens recently visited the Bebali Foundation in Ubud to learn more about its inspiring work supporting more than 1,000 women weavers across Indonesia and preserving the country’s rich textile traditions.

For more than a decade, the has partnered with the Bebali Foundation (run by its sister organization ), supporting locally led initiatives through the exchange of skills, knowledge and experience. During that time, 19 Australian volunteers have worked alongside the foundation, contributing to its long-term growth while learning from Indonesia’s communities, culture and traditions.

Today, Australian volunteer Elizabeth Hill continues that partnership by mentoring the Bebali Foundation team in grants development, helping strengthen the organisation’s capacity to achieve its goals.

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Jalan Kajeng No. 24, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar
Ubud
80571

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

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+6281239040293

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