#MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle - The hand made products market in Maubara, East Timor

nolasco (62)in #marketfriday • 6 years ago

Hi there, my dear Steemians!

Here is my post today to the #MarketFriday, initiated by my dear Denise <3!

After a week off, it seems I don't post for this wonderful themed-challenge for a lifetime!
But here I am again, and today I'm bringing some photos of the handmade products' market in Maubara, East Timor.

As I told you in the last #BeautifulSunday and #SublimeSunday, last Sunday my daughter and me headed to a beautiful village not far from Díli, called Maubara. And I've told you then I would keep these market' photos for today's #MarketFriday!

In the colonial times, Maubara belonged to the Dutch, while Flores island belonged to the Portuguese. But, as Maubara is located in the mainland of Timor, the two countries made an exchange, and Maubara became Timorese, while Flores belongs to Indonesia after both countries became independent.

Maubara has a beautiful fortress from the Dutch times, and opposite its entry, across the road, there's a local market where the local ladies sell the products they make, all handcrafted.

The products are manly basketry made of palm leaves, and you can see how lovely and colourful they are. And cheap. One of those big baskets will never cost you more than 10 USD.

Also famous are the pillows and other products made out of the local traditional fabrics, weaved manually, called Tais. The wonderful pillows are stuffed with sumaúma/kapok a kind of cotton that grows in trees spread all over in the country.

They are comfy and I can't help to buy a couple of them when I visit. The bigger ones are really huge and make some great and colourful decoration appointments at any place.

This time, it was the turn of my daughter's friend to buy some cheap and beautiful souvenirs for her family, since it's her first time in East Timor. She is enjoying being here so much!
We are the wonder trio!

Thanks for the visit, Thanks, @dswigle, the sweet host of this wonderful challenge!

Photos taken by me (iPhone X), no edition.

Cheers to all! Have a wonderful Fridayyyyyy!

Isabel
Hippiesoul @nolasco
www.isabelnolasco.com

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nolasco (62) 6 years ago

Thanks so much, @steemitworldmap!

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ykdesign (61) 6 years ago (edited)

This came out so bright and colorful! Very pretty. =)
all are cheerful picture ^^

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nolasco (62) 6 years ago

Thanks so much, my dear @ykdesign! I'm truly happy you liked it <3, you're so sweet!

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gillianpearce (65) 6 years ago

What a fun looking market @nolasco. I would love to visit it. 😊

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nolasco (62) 6 years ago

I'm sure you would, Gillian! And be surprised with the prices... Everything is so beautiful and cheap! Xoxo!

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mcsamm (71) 6 years ago

looks like an African beads and fabric shop. Those patterns are familiar here in Ghana. Thanks anyway for sharing @nolasco. I wish you a fabulous weekend

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nolasco (62) 6 years ago

Thanks so much, @mcsamm, I can imagine the bright and beautiful handcrafts you have in Ghana. I will go there one day, I hope! Sorry for the late reply, but I'm grateful for your comment with all my heart! Have a wonderful week ahead!

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