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Cual Woven Textile Museum

Cual Woven Museum (photo: Travel.Detik)

Cual Woven Textile Museum

This museum is the first and only museum in Pangkalpinang that provides insight into the typical woven fabric of Bangka Belitung. Ishadi Cual Fabric Museum displayed a 200-years-old woven fabric and other precious textile heritage. Cual weaving was originally a traditional cloth from the Muntok region, developed around the 17th century. Cual woven cloth is very famous for its smooth texture. Its variety of flora and fauna patterns stand out like a relief of motifs when viewed from a distance.

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Cual Woven Textile Museum

Tourist Attractions in Bangka Belitung

Bangka Belitung

Batik Motifs

Daun Lada Hitam

The black pepper motif represents the main commodity of Bangka Belitung

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Kain Cual

Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to

Biji Kopi

The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in

 

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Motifs

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Sero Tangga

The Sero Tangga illustrates an endearing feeling and sacrifices of a person to fulfil

Jumputan Bintang

The word Jumputan means the tie-dye technique, while the word “Bintang” refers to

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of

Keluak Daun Pakis

The word “Keluak” is a Minang language which means twisted or tangled. The Motif of

Karawo Mahkuta

Mahkuta refers to Gorontalo’s traditional crown. It represents noble characters of

Gajah Way Kambas

The motif illustrates the Lampung’s natural reserve, the Way Kambas. it also symbolizes

Tongkonan

Toraja’s traditional house is called Tongkonan. Tongkonan is a place for

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and