Tuk Tuk Textiles supports and encourages the preservation of the
traditional textile culture of the Toba Batak in Northern Sumatra. We
are able to provide a reliable product direct from a range of village
weaving communities.
These small communities consist of small groups, sometimes only 5-6
traditional Batak houses. They rely on their craft for income. The
pleasure that is shown by the weavers both young and very old when
interest is shown in their tradition and skills is a joy.
Children and animals all join in the relaxed communal atmosphere keeping the weavers and dyers company.
 Typical Batak house in weaving village
 Babysitting for the weavers
 The pride that batak people take in their tradition is amazing. This lady has been weaving for 80 years.
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