Most places in Indonesia have their own form of traditional printed and/or woven fabric that is specific to that location. In Palembang the traditional fabric is called songket and it is a finely woven fabric made with a loom and ridiculously expensive. Recently, one of the Indonesian teachers I work with took myself and the British Invasion to check out some of the shops. It was pretty interesting and I although I couldn't afford any songket I was able to buy some unique gifts for friends and family back home. Enjoy the photos!
printed batik fabrics
a woman using a loom to make some songket
the finished product
gorgeous material but too rich for my blood
These are the traditional hats worn by men at important events(i.e. weddings) in Palembang
Hafiza and Amy probably laughing at the silly American (me!)
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