ajellaan
Ajellaan is a traditional hand-weaving and knotting craft practiced by communities along the Ajellan coast in the Varuna Islands. It includes the production of mats, baskets, sacks, and decorative textiles, using a set of weaving and knotting techniques that yield durable, flexible objects. The name ajellaan comes from the Ajellan language, where it denotes a hereditary craft passed through generations.
Historically, ajellaan arose from the availability of coastal fibers and practical needs for storage, transport, and
Materials are typically seagrass, palm leaf, and bast fibers, often dyed with plant-based colors such as indigo
Typical outputs include mats for floors, storage baskets, food wrappings, and ceremonial banners. Objects often feature
Present-day ajellaan faces competition from synthetic materials and migration to urban centers. Local associations run workshops,