Story & Impact · East Sumba
TANA HUMBA connects every piece to a maker, a place, and a process—so heritage can enter a wider market without becoming anonymous.
Not every valuable thing can be measured—but it should never be erased.
Our belief
When the name of the maker disappears, craft becomes a surface. We use simple digital tools to keep attribution, context, care, and impact attached to every piece. Technology supports the story; it does not replace the people who own it.
Maker profile · concept preview
Meet a maker
Warp ikat weaver · East Sumba
“I want the person who keeps my hinggi to know my name—not only the price.”
Her work begins before the loom: preparing thread, planning the tied pattern, waiting for colour, and returning to the same line day after day.
TANA HUMBA records only the details she agrees to share. Private family stories and restricted cultural meanings remain with the community.
Impact, made visible
These concept-stage figures show how the collective will report progress. Live numbers will be published only after partner verification.
Named, attributed, and able to approve what is shared.
Relationships built at village pace, not platform pace.
Learning time supported alongside active production.
From initial attribution to care and delivery records.
The impact ledger
No vague “supports artisans” claim. The Textile Passport shows the roles and contributions connected to each piece.
The agreed artisan payment is recorded before a piece is listed.
Thread, plant materials, and specialist dye work remain visible.
Documentation, quality checks, storytelling, and market access are separated clearly.
A defined contribution can support apprenticeship time, materials, or knowledge documentation—with partner approval.
Humba AI Story Guide
The guide turns approved public notes into short explanations. It does not invent artisan quotes, interpret restricted motifs, or speak on behalf of the community.
Interactive concept prototypeTry asking
AI-assisted preview · Cultural details require collective and artisan approval before publication.
The next generation
Apprenticeship is not a side note. It needs materials, patient teaching, and enough income for experienced makers to make room for learning alongside production.
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