Kere Alang Sumbawa
A concise digital home for Kere Alang Sumbawa, presenting the cloth, motifs, artisans, and places that keep the tradition alive.
Signature Kere Alang
Each cloth is a complete cultural statement — classified, named, and carried by generations of meaning.
Foundational motifs
Before the cloth, there is the motif. These are the core visual forms that shape each Kere Alang composition.
A living map of Samawa weavers
Every weaver, plotted across Sumbawa. Open a location to meet the artisan, view their showcase, and trace the geography of the craft.
From the loom to the showcase
Finished pieces, ready to be admired and acquired — each tied to its weaver, classification, and motif.
How a cloth comes to life
From the first thread to the final care — the disciplines that protect Kere Alang for the next generation.
The history of Kere Alang
Follow the heritage across time and place — milestones mapped to the locations where they happened.
Why this archive exists
Step into the living tradition of Kere Alang Sumbawa
Start with a single weave, or wander the whole archive. The heritage is open.
