Hinggi
The large shawl worn by men, often carrying motifs that tell of war, peace and fertility.
The collection, woven before it is dyed.
Over 200 handwoven designs, each one an ikat: the pattern is tied and dyed into the thread before a single row is woven. Traditional motifs and modern adaptations, from bold and vivid to quiet and understated.
- Unique designs
- 200+
- Finished lengths
- 1.5–2.5m
- Sample size, cm
- 30×30
What would you like to see?
Each range has its own page with sizes, typical buyers and lead times. Start wherever your project starts.
Four things to know before you choose
The two traditional weaves, what the motifs mean, and where the colour comes from.
Order samples before you commit
Samples measure roughly 30×30 cm — enough to judge the hand of the cloth, the depth of the dye and the precision of the weave before you order at size.
Request up to five designs. They ship directly from our warehouse in Waingapu. Designers and tailors specifying Sumba cloth into a collection should start here.
How we check a piece before it is listed
Every piece is handwoven on a backstrap loom in Waingapu, the capital of East Sumba Regency, using methods passed down through generations. Three checks before anything reaches the catalogue.
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01
The dyeing
Which dyes were used, natural or synthetic, and how many immersions built the colour.
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02
The weaving
Precision of the weave, and any irregularity recorded as a characteristic rather than hidden.
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03
The motif
Whether the traditional motif is rendered accurately, not approximated.
Where we cannot confirm a detail — the exact age of an older collector piece, for instance — we say so rather than assign a number.
Frequently asked questions
Next step
Tell us the size, the colour and the date it has to be in place.
We will reply with available pieces, lead time and an itemised quotation that separates product cost from packing and freight.