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The Making of Balinese Double Ikat Textiles

Preview image for the video "The Making of Balinese Double Ikat Textiles".

A field visit to Tenganan, Bali, showing the making of Balinese double ikat textiles called geringsing. The film explains the intricate yarn-resist process, the technical steps involved in aligning dyed threads to create patterns, and notes local beliefs that such textiles possess protective qualities while documenting the craft and community practice.

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