This book
explores the links between mythology and
weavings on Savu, examining how textiles
have formed the fabric of Savunese
society throughout time. Ikat weavings of
Savu are exceptional in the sense that
they act as markers of historical events.
They have a heraldic significance and can
be read like a text. They also form a
language expressing the socio-political
structure of Savunese society. In this
era of globalisation and the resulting
threat to small-scale societies, it is
the author`s hope that this book will
contribute to the protection of the work
of traditional weavers and to the
recognition of their unique cultural
heritage.
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