Handwoven Balinese ikat/endek scarf or cloth

Living Balinese weaving bought with full provenance — a cultural artifact, not a souvenir

Price: 650000 IDR (Naturally dyed handwoven ikat scarf from cooperative weavers at Threads of Life, Ubud; heirloom ceremonial cloths run into millions)

Where to buy: Threads of Life gallery (Jl. Kajeng, Ubud) — documented weaver, village and dye provenance; or Sidemen village weaving houses for endek

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Ikat = threads tie-dyed before weaving; look for the characteristic soft 'blurred' pattern edges machine prints fake poorly
• Tenganan's double-ikat geringsing is the collector piece — one of only three places on earth weaving it; expect millions of rupiah and waiting lists
• Natural indigo and morinda dyes age beautifully; chemical-dye copies are flat and cheap
• Your purchase at cooperatives goes directly to named village weavers