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As Hanna Keraf strives to rejuvenate the ancient hand-weaving tradition to empower local women, the business is blooming once again, bringing fortune to local families.

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KORNELIS KEWA AMA
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Hanna Keraf

The people of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara used to make their own furniture from lontar palm leaves. However, the ancient tradition has been neglected as factory-made products flood the local market. As Hanna Keraf strives to rejuvenate the ancient hand-weaving tradition to empower local women, the business is blooming once again, bringing fortune to local families.

The verandah of a house in Riang Pedang hamlet, Ile Padung village, Tanjung Bunga district, East Flores regency, East Nusa Tenggara, looked busy on Thursday (29/3/2018). Hanna Keraf was showing locally made woven lontar leaf crafts to her guests.

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