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Fashion Industry Reinvigorates ‘Ulos’

Ulos weavers were once on the brink of extinction because they were unable to improve their economic wellbeing, until the fashion industry began opening its doors to the traditional Batak textile.

By
Nikson Sinaga
· 5 minutes read
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Nurmasito Sihombing (38) weaves ulos in Enda Portibi Village, Siatas Barita District, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, Tuesday (12/10/2021). Weavers are getting excited because they get better prices after producing quality ulos that can enter the fashion industry.

Nurmasito Sihombing (38) smiled as she wove ulos in Enda Portibi village of Siatas Barita district, North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, on Tuesday (12/10/2021).

Her fingers moved swiftly between the warp and weft to produce a white tumtuman motif embellished with red.

Editor:
Syahnan Rangkuti
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