Indonesia · Basketry / Woven Mat
Kerajinan Tikar Tidung
The Tidung people of North Kalimantan — Indonesia's newest province, established in 2012 — produce a tradition of pandanus (pandan) leaf mat weaving and basketry that serves both daily domestic functions and ceremonial purposes. The Tidung tikar (woven mat) is produced from split and dried pandan leaves woven in a twill or plain weave structure with natural color patterning using dyed leaf strips. The tradition is closely related to Malay mat-weaving traditions across Borneo and the Malay Peninsula, but has developed distinct Tidung geometric patterns and color preferences. North Kalimantan's establishment as a new province has created interest in documenting and promoting Tidung craft traditions as provincial cultural identity — a craft revival driven by administrative rather than artistic impetus.
Risk level: Endangered · Not inscribed
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