Karaja

Sumba

Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving

Threads of resilience:
Empowering women through weaving

About

Karaja Sumba is a social enterprise that empowers girls and women through ikat weaving. Our mission interweaves conservation of the island’s natural environment, women empowerment and preservation the island’s cultural heritage.

Villages part of Karaja

Villages part of Karaja, open for experiences

Lamboya region

Since 2019, the Karaja community has grown steadily and now has a total of almost 190 weavers spread across 15 different traditional villages.

Our focus is on women, but we are trying to gradually include men in our community as well.

Our vision

Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving

Cultural Heritage

Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving

Women Empowerment

Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving

Sustainable Development

Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving Natural Dyeing
Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving
Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving Garments

Meet the Weavers

Discover who makes Karaja unique 

Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving
Karaja Sumba Ikat Weaving