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Woven Art - made in East Timor
27 October 2005
The Women’s Woven Art project in Dili supports about 60 women and their families. The sewing group create a range of colorful products made from traditional handwoven textiles. Weavers from Dili and rural areas also bring their work into the centre to be sold.
Weaving at a traditional Loom
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Over the past 2-3 years this group of women weavers and seamstresses have made big advances in producing good quality marketable products for sale in Dili and overseas. The women take pride in supporting their families. The varied products are made by Timorese women working in small groups at their homes with family or friends. They can work at their own pace and market the products through the Woven Art shop.
A few months ago WOVEN ART opened a handicraft and souvenir shop in a central location in Central Gardens Hotel near the Dili Post Office in President Nicholao Lobato Street. The shop has proved popular with Timorese, visitors and embassy staffs.
WOVEN ART PRODUCTS can be purchased through APHEDA Union Aid Abroad office at Level3, 377-383 Sussex Street, Sydney, phone 9264 9343. The products can also be purchased through Australia East Timor Association (AETA) in Sydney, contact alixmandelson@bigpond.com or tonipollard@iprimus.com.au
PRODUCTS include:
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