Products

East Timorese Handcrafts...the essence of our work

ETWA retails and wholesales handcrafts on behalf of our partner organisations.

To place an order, download our order form as either a PDF or MSWord document or email sales@etwa.org.au.

Stock is held in Melbourne Australia and all items are listed in Australian dollars. If you don't see something you like here, feel free to send a stock query to sales@etwa.org.au. By purchasing handcrafts through ETWA you are helping women weavers to reduce poverty and develop sustainable enterprises for their families and communities.

Want to get connected to the artisan? click here for more information.

Refugiado Shoulder Bag: gorgeous, versatile and functional day bag. Secure zip front pocket; back pocket with velcro fastener. Comfortable lined 3cm x 1mt shoulder strap.

Available in three sizes:

Small: approx 15cm x 18cm - $26.00

Medium: approx 20cm x 23cm - $32.00

Large: approx 25cm x 38cm - $38.00

Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Prices do not include delivery.

Mobile Phone Bag: handy and attractive. One versatile pocket big enough for your mobile phone and keys (great for walking). Comfortable 1mt shoulder strap.

Size: approx 8cm x 12cm $10.00

Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.

Razu Shoulder Bag: cute, delightful and handy day bag. One versatile pocket with stitched gusset and zip fastener. Comfortable lined 3cm x 1mt shoulder strap.

Size: approx 15cm x 18cm $18.00

Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.

Futura Shoulder Bag: the handiest little bag you'll ever own! Secure zip front pocket (great for small change); back pocket with velcro fastener (great for mobile phones and credit cards). Comfortable 1mt shoulder strap.

Size: approx 10cm x 13cm $16.00

Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.

Tais:

Traditional Tais represent women's contribution to cultural ceremony and preservation. Taking up to two years to complete, techniques and designs are passed through the generations. Like Scottish kilts, they are markers of clan and ethnicity. Click here for more info about traditional weaving in East Timor.

Sizes vary (1mt - 1.5mt x 1.5mt - 2.5mt)

Prices range from: $120 - $500

Made from both traditional and contemporary cotton and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Prices do not include delivery.

Scarves:

Distinctly vibrant and unique; beautifully hand-woven using various traditional and contemporary weaving techniques. Available in a range of colours. We leave the design and colour combinations up to the weavers!

Sizes vary (12cm - 25cm x 1.5mt - 1.8mt)

Prices range from: $15 - $45

Made from both traditional and contemporary cloth and available in a range of colours and stunning fabric designs. Price does not include delivery.

Bookmarks: Distinctly colourful and unique; beautifully presented and available in a range of stripes and weaving designs.

Comes complete with informative leaflet and protective plastic sleeve. The perfect gift!

Size: approx 3cm x 15cm $5.00

Made from commercial cotton and available in a range of colours. For the stunning design below letf, weavers employ a difficult weaving technique to create the symbol of the East Timorese flag. Price does not include delivery.

Products

Bookmarks: Our best seller! Click here

Bags: click here to view our range of funky and functional bags

Scarves: view our current range of colourful and vibrant scarves (more coming soon)

Tais: Traditional and contemporary hand woven cloth (more coming soon)