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A Balinese woman in a yellow kebaya weaving coarse fibers for a traditional Barong costume inside a vibrant Bali artisan village.

A vibrant, detailed photograph showing a Balinese woman dressed in a bright yellow kebaya and an intricate brown and purple sarong. She is sitting cross-legged on a woven mat, intently working with a specialized wooden tool to weave coarse, natural fibers. Beside her rest several carved masks, including a prominent black, white, and red boar-like mask. The background is completely filled with hanging, voluminous bundles of thick, colorful hair—ranging from blonde and brown to striking magenta—used for Barong costumes. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing the rich, dense textures of the materials and the vibrant colors of the artisan’s environment.

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