Threads of Life Presents Textile Exhibition and Film Premiere

From 27 February to 30 April 2026, at Jenggala Keramik, Threads of Life presents an exhibition of exceptional textiles curated from 1,200 weavers across the islands of Indonesia, including Sulawesi, Sabu, Timor, and Sumba.

Visitors can encounter the remarkable diversity of Indonesia’s textile traditions through works such as Sulawesi’s mud-dyed morilotong ikat, the distinctive ei raja and ei ledo textiles of Sabu, the complex tais of Timor, and the ceremonial hinggi cloths of Sumba. Basketry from Kalimantan further complements the display, highlighting the broader spectrum of traditional craft practices across the islands.

In addition to a talk with Threads of Life co-founder, William Ingram, the opening day premiered Mother of The Blue Darkness, one of six films produced by Threads of Life in collaboration with Asa Films. It follows a Sumbanese family that continues to practice and pass down the traditions of indigo dyeing, weaving, and reading the stories embedded in textiles. Through the rhythms of daily life, it offers a close reflection on cultural continuity and what it means to be Sumbanese today.

Mother of The Blue Darkness is part of Tradition Keepers, a documentary series that gathers stories of resilience & resistance of communities who safeguard ancestral knowledge & sustain cultural traditions. The full series will be available on Threads of Life’s YouTube channel in the next coming months.