Noken
Knotted or woven bag native to Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Noken (from Biak: inoken) is a traditional Papuan multifunctional knotted or woven bag native to the Western New Guinea region, Indonesia. Its distinctive usage, which involves being hung from the head, is traditionally used to carry various goods, and also children.
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Type | Knotted or woven bag |
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Place of origin | Western New Guinea, Indonesia |
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Quick Facts Noken multifunctional knotted or woven bag, handcraft of the people of Papua, Country ...
Noken multifunctional knotted or woven bag, handcraft of the people of Papua | |
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Country | Indonesia |
Criteria | Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, Oral traditions and expressions, Performing arts, Social practices, rituals and festive events, and Traditional craftsmanship |
Reference | 00619 |
Region | Asia and the Pacific |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2012 (7th session) |
List | Need of Urgent Safeguarding |
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