Sukabumi is located in southern West Java, Indonesia, between volcanic mountains and the Indian Ocean. The region is defined by fertile volcanic soil, high rainfall, rivers, forests, and agricultural land, with landscapes shaped by the Mount Gede–Pangrango highlands. This geography supports strong agricultural traditions and a close relationship between people and the natural environment.
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In Sukabumi, colour grows directly from a landscape shaped by tropical rainfall, volcanic soil, and long-standing agricultural practices found across West Java. Along riverbanks, forests, and village edges, leaves, bark, roots, and fruits are gathered—such as indigo leaves, mango leaves, teak leaves, guava leaves, mahogany bark, and jackfruit wood—each offering deep blues, warm browns, soft yellows, and muted reds. During the rainy season, plants grow densely and colours become rich and saturated, while the drier months reveal fallen leaves, dried grasses, seeds, and agricultural residues like rice husks and coconut fibre. Clay-rich soil, river mud, and mineral sediments add earthy greys and ochres, tying colour to the land itself. In Sukabumi and West Java more broadly, natural dye practice unfolds as a lived relationship with climate, harvest cycles, and inherited material knowledge passed through everyday making.
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