East Timorese Handcrafts...the essence of our work
To place an order, please email office@etwa.org.au
UPDATE: BOOKMARKS now only $3.95!
Please note: some of our other prices have increased due to increases in the cost of cotton in East Timor and the drop in the Aussie dollar.
Stock is held in Melbourne Australia and all items are listed in Australian dollars. If you don't see something you like here, feel free to send a stock query to office@etwa.org.au. By purchasing handcrafts through ETWA you are helping women weavers to reduce poverty and develop sustainable enterprises for their families and communities.
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Refugiado Shoulder Bag: gorgeous, versatile and functional day bag. Secure zip front pocket; back pocket with velcro fastener. Comfortable lined 3cm x 1mt shoulder strap.
Available in three sizes:
Small: approx 15cm x 18cm - $36.00
Medium: approx 20cm x 23cm - $40.00
Large: approx 25cm x 28cm - $46.00
Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Prices do not include delivery.
Size: approx 8cm x 12cm $12.00
Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.
Now available in two sizes:
Small: approx 15cm x 18cm $18.00
Large: approx 18cm x 21cm $24.00
Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.
Size: approx 10cm x 13cm $19.00
Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.
Traditional Tais represent women's contribution to cultural ceremony and preservation. Taking up to two years to complete, techniques and designs are passed through the generations. Like Scottish kilts, they are markers of clan and ethnicity. See Hand-weaving page for more information about traditional weaving in East Timor.
Sizes vary (1mt - 1.5mt x 1.5mt - 2.5mt)
Prices range from: $120 - $500
Contact us for information about current stock.
Made from both traditional and contemporary cotton and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Prices do not include delivery.
Distinctly vibrant and unique; beautifully hand-woven using various traditional and contemporary weaving techniques. Available in a range of colours. We leave the design and colour combinations up to the weavers!
Sizes vary (12cm - 25cm x 1.5mt - 1.8mt)
Prices range from: $15 - $45
Contact us for information about current stock.
Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.
Comes complete with informative leaflet and protective plastic sleeve. The perfect gift!
Size: approx 3cm x 15cm $3.95
Made from commercial cotton and available in a range of colours. For the stunning design below letf, weavers employ a difficult weaving technique to create the symbol of the East Timorese flag. Price does not include delivery.
ETWA Bookmark varieties and our
stunning new packaging.
Products
Bookmarks: Our best seller! Click here
Bags: click here to view our range of funky and functional bags
Scarves: view our current range of colourful and vibrant scarves (more coming soon)
Tais: Traditional and contemporary hand woven cloth (more coming soon)