Karawang (sometimes spelled kerawang) is a type of hand-made fabric that is unique to Gorontalo in northern Sulawesi. JoAnn Doll, currently living in Gorontalo, is wearing an example of this fabric. Karawang refers to the hand-stitched embroidery that is typically a floral motif but designs vary by village. Fabric is usually a solid color, although combinations of batik and karawang are increasingly popular. Karawang is typically worn as formal wear and can also be part of a uniform such as those worn by teachers at schools across the province. Clothes completely embroidered with karawang are very expensive because they are hand-made. Small items with accents of karawang such as scarves and fans are common souvenirs from Gorontalo.
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