Sarung Samarinda / Tenun Samarinda
Sarung Samarinda is the handwoven cotton sarong tradition of Samarinda, the capital of East Kalimantan — distinguished by its bold plaid and check patterns in bright, contrasting colors on a silk or cotton ground. The tradition was established by Bugis migrants from South Sulawesi who settled in Samarinda in the 18th century, bringing their weaving skills and gradually developing a distinct East Kalimantan aesthetic. The checks and plaids of Sarung Samarinda are woven using a combination of warp and weft color patterning — the check appears where warp and weft colors intersect, producing a more complex visual than either alone. GI Tag was granted in 2015. This is the most commercially active handloom tradition in Kalimantan.
Risk level: Endangered · Not inscribed; GI Tag 2015
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