Ulos
乌洛斯布
Ulos
English (EN)
The Sacred Cloth of the Batak People
Ulos is a traditional handwoven cloth of the Batak people of North Sumatra. It is not just fabric — it is sacred. Ulos marks the most important moments of Batak life: birth, marriage, and death.
Types of Ulos
| Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Ulos Ragidup | Given at birth — means “life cloth” |
| Ulos Sibolang | Given at marriage — means “warm cloth” |
| Ulos Saput | Used in funerals — means “wrapping cloth” |
Weaving
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Dyeing | Cotton threads are dyed in natural colors (indigo, brown, red) |
| Weaving | The cloth is woven on a backstrap loom |
| Patterns | Geometric patterns — each clan has its own |
Symbolism
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The Cloth | Life and protection |
| The Giver | Love and respect |
| The Recipient | Bond and obligation |
Story Hooks for Creators
- The Family Ulos — A family heirloom ulos is stolen — and the family’s luck begins to unravel.
- The Pattern — A Batak woman discovers that the pattern on her ulos tells a story — a hidden history of her ancestors.
- The Sacred Cloth — An ulos is used in a ritual — and it protects the wearer from a supernatural threat.
中文 (ZH)
巴塔克人的神圣织物
乌洛斯布是北苏门答腊巴塔克族的传统手工编织布。
类型
| 类型 | 用途 |
|---|---|
| 生命布 | 出生时赠送 |
| 温暖布 | 婚礼时赠送 |
| 裹尸布 | 葬礼使用 |
故事钩子
- 家族乌洛斯 —— 传家宝被偷，家族运势开始崩溃。
- 图案 —— 乌洛斯上的图案讲述着祖先的历史。
- 圣布 —— 乌洛斯在仪式中保护穿戴者免受超自然威胁。
Bahasa Indonesia (ID)
Kain Sakral Masyarakat Batak
Ulos adalah kain tenun tradisional masyarakat Batak.
Kait Cerita
- Ulos pusaka
- Motif rahasia
- Kain sakral
知识关联
地点与族群
- sumatra · 苏门答腊
- north-sumatra · 北苏门答腊
- batak-people · 巴塔克族
索引导航
- cultural-overview · 文化总览
双链闭环结构
ulos ↕ 巴塔克圣布 ├── sumatra（产地） ├── batak-people（文化载体） └── cultural-overview（总览索引）