Rainbow Habak Snake Weaving

Habak means unexpect appeared. It is a symbol of advice that individuals need monetary or capital preparedness in order to live physically effectively in the world. And the symbol of snake is similar to lobster. Sumbanese believe there will be new life after death, just like a snake sheds its skin, we must sheds our past over and over again.

Origin: Melolo Village, Sumba
Material: Cotton, Natural Dye
Size: 139 x 41 cm
(Doesn’t include the fringe)