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.

Dec 13, 2021 · Tais, the handwoven traditional textile in Timor-Leste, plays an important role in the life of Timorese people. The textile is used for decoration and to create traditional clothing with specific styles for men and women.

Jul 5, 2017 · Ceremonial cloth known as tais has been woven in Timor-Leste (East Timor) for generations. After the country gained independence from Indonesia in 1999, tais weaving was rescued from the brink of extinction and once again rose …

Dec 15, 2021 · Tais is now listed alongside renowned cultural assets from other countries, such as traditional hand puppetry in Egypt, the “bisalhães” black pottery manufacturing process in Portugal, and the ancient art of hand-crafting “phinisi” boats in Indonesia.

Nov 23, 2021 · Tais is the handwoven traditional textile of Timor-Leste. Used for decoration and to create traditional clothing for ceremonies and festivals, it is also a means of expressing cultural identity and social class, since the colours and motifs vary according to ethnic groups.

Apr 16, 2015 · The Tais. The designs and colorways used to make tais vary from district to district. In Lautem, tais is mainly woven from cotton using a combination of plain weave and ikat techniques. Long, narrow panels of cloth often take months or years to complete.

Dec 4, 2023 · Tais atau kain tenun adalah pesona Kota Dili, Timor Leste. Keindahan motif dan warnanya menampilkan kreativitas warga setempat. Lebih dari sekadar wastra biasa, tais meredakan trauma, menopang kemandirian ekonomi, dan menjalin persaudaraan.

Sep 14, 2017 · The long length of brightly coloured tais she unfurls showcases two skills commonly used in Timor-Leste to create patterns and motifs: futus, an ikat tie-dyeing technique, and meli-meli, a floating weft technique.

Aug 5, 2020 · Tais is a traditionally woven cloth created by the women of Timor-Leste. They are used for ceremonial and home interior ornament, given as gifts, and worn as clothing. Tais are literally woven into the culture and heritage of the nation. They are made using mostly cotton, a legacy of the Portuguese colonial era.

Purses, bags, cushion covers, wallets, pencil cases, and more are made from locally woven tais and batik fabric which has become integral to Timorese life. Purchasing tais and fabric from local families helps to support local business and supports the tradition of tais making in Venilale.