Hinggi – Sumba Island
Sumba is a small, arid island about 300 miles to the east of Bali. The main exports are cattle, Sandalwood horses, and textiles. Sumba’s hinggi (men’s blankets) are unique in Indonesia in their bold, dramatic, pictorial iconography. Interestingly,
8 in (W) x 12 in (L) x 4 in (H)
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