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    Weaving a traditional pattern into a textile in the self proclaimed kingdom of Boti in Western Timor a woman continues the traditional practices of this small isolated community who shun modern amenities and organized religion. by: jmitchell Views[951] Circular thatched roofs provide an open air space to meet, cook and socialize in the isolated village of Temkessi. Perched on the edge of a high cliff overlooking the surrounding area of West Timor and the Ocussei enclave or Timor-Leste, the village site was selected for defensive purposes and is accessible through a steep rocky path by: jmitchell Views[1175] Their bodies well conditioned from a hard and dangerous living local fishermen joke and discuss the days catch as they pass out kretek clove cigarettes in the Belu Regency of Western Timor by: jmitchell Views[744] Traditional tattoos applied to show marital status give way to modern 'Live Strong' bracelets as 3 Generations of women sit outside their home in the village of Kletek in West Timor in the far eastern reaches of Indonesia's East Nusa Tengarra province. by: jmitchell Views[980] Lips stained red a Dawan man mixes some tobacco with betel nut a stimulant made from the dried seed of the areca palm and chewed in combination with lime powder. - village of Kletek in West Timor, in the far eastern reaches of Indonesia's East Nusa Tengarra province. by: jmitchell Views[345]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - The remote villages of Temkessi, Boti, Kletek -West Timor Indonesia

    Friday, 11 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    "Keep door closed or all the dark will leak out" read the sign on the entry to my grandfather's darkroom. I can recall 'magically' a photo materializing as paper was submerged in a tray of chemicals. He would tell me about places he had visited as we ... Read more >
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