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1. What is a sarong/sarung and how is it used?

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2. What types of natural fiber used in Indonesian traditional weaving?

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3. When do people use weaving with gold threads ?

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4. Name type of traditional weaving believed could heal?

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1. What is a sarong/sarung and how is it used?
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2. What types of natural fiber used in Indonesian traditional weaving?
Answer: Cotton, Silk, Abaca fiber.

3. When do people use weaving with gold threads ?
Answer: Weddings and royal celebration

4. Name type of traditional weaving believed could heal?
Answer : Geringsing weaving

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