Traditional weavers in East Timor - Exhibition, forum and market
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- September 4th, 2008
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Sara Niner
Dr Sara Niner, a postdoctoral research fellow from the Faculty of Arts at Monash University, will speak about her latest research into the challenges faced by traditional weavers in Timor-Leste (East Timor) at a forum on Saturday 6 September at the St Kilda Town Hall.
The forum is being held as part of a major exhibition that includes more than 40 hand-woven textiles — or tais — from Timor-Leste.
Dr Niner, who has helped curate the exhibition, said the hand-woven textiles produced by East Timorese women are vital part of their culture, especially after decades of destructive conflict.