If you've been to Bali, you've seen the beautiful woven Janur decorations that adorn houses, festivals, and temples all over the island. Janur is the traditional art of weaving and twisting young leaves of the coconut palm.
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| Janur baskets and decorations at a Hindu temple in Bali |
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| The larger pieces are often used for wedding decorations |
This week our explorers group travelled to a Javanese house where we learned the basics of Janur weaving. Although I didn't master the advanced bird head, I managed to create 5 different types and even got a "WOW" from Jeff when he arrived home.
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| We looked like a group of ladies in a sewing circle |
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