Inggi: The Soul of Kaliuda Weaving
Inggi Kaliuda
Watch inggi: the soul of kaliuda weaving on Soap2day. Rambu Merti (22), the youngest daughter in a family of traditional weavers in the village of Kaliuda, East Sumba, stands at a crossroads. On one hand, she feels a deep responsibility to carry on the legacy of Inggi Kaliuda, a woven tradition passed down through generations. On the other hand, she harbors a strong desire to pursue higher education and carve out a different path for herself. Accompanied by her mother, Yustina (64), Merti goes from house to house, seeking handwoven cloths to sell. Through each conversation—about motifs, life stories, and cultural values—emerge questions of identity, sacrifice, and hope. Amid uncertainty, Merti chooses to stay with her mother, while quietly searching for new ways to find meaning in the place she calls home.
- Genre: Documentary
- Country: Indonesia
- Director: Emilianus U. K. Patar
- Cast: Meriyanti Rambu Hona Ata Djawa, Yustina Day Ndahi, Adriana Rambu Hada, Rambu Lapir Ana Awa, Rambu Anggarehi, Rambu Hona Nalu,
