Sekomandi Tossok balekoan
Fabric Type: Tenun
Pattern Name: Tossok balekoan
Pattern Meaning: Tosso artinya tusuk. Menurut pesan nenek moyang yang merusak kampung dalam kebersamaannya ialah orang yang kesana kemari membawa kabar bohong, pesannya menusuk-nusuk hatinya orang. Orang yang demikian mengumpan rasa kebencian satu dengan yang lainnya
Material Type: Polyester
Size: 9x136
Coloring Type: Pewarna Alam
Fabric Making Technique: Gedogan
MSME Profile
Sekomandi is a woven fabric that originated from Kalumpang Village in Mamuju Regency. It is believed that "Sekomandi" is one of the oldest woven fabric that currently exists in the world, rumored have been around for 480 years. Rumah Kreatif Sekomandi is located in Hinua, Karatun, and Kondo Bulo Village in West Sulawesi Province of Indonesia. Rumah Kreatif Sekomandi is led by Ms. Grace Baralangi and ten weavers under her command. The process of making Sekomandi woven fabric is quite unique and it cold took months to make one. Sekomandi is made with natural dye that comes from tree bark, spices, and many others, so Sekomandi is proved to be environmental friendly.