In the highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, tradition lives quietly in the hands of the elders. We met one of the oldest grandmothers in the region, who still practices the art of thread-making from scratch spinning, preparing, and weaving as her ancestors have done for generations. Sitting on her wooden veranda, with the mountains as her witness, she shared not only her craft but also her life stories from youth, tales of community, resilience, and change across decades.

Lion spent an entire day learning from her listening, watching, and even trying his own hands at the delicate process of turning raw fibers into usable thread. Every movement carried meaning, every story revealed how traditions are not just skills, but also vessels of memory and identity.
This encounter was more than a craft lesson it was a bridge between generations, where knowledge is passed forward and respect for culture grows stronger. The grandmothers smile, her stories, and her wisdom will remain etched in memory, just like the threads she patiently weaves.

Nenek Panggau | Threads of Life