The Fading Art of Kulawi's Bark Cloth: Tobani Tiku, the Last Artisan
In Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, 86-year-old Tobani Tiku is the last artisan crafting traditional bark cloth, 'kumu nunu'. Her dedication to this fading cultural heritage highlights a quiet crisis within the local community.
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