Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji has called for the development of ulos cloth, a traditional Bataknese woven fabric, through a stronger traditional weaving industry ecosystem to boost the competitiveness and economic value of Indonesian cultural heritage.

Attending the Ulos Weaving Fabric Exhibition in Jakarta on Tuesday, Sarmuji said ulos development needs to go hand in hand with cultural preservation so the product stays relevant to the times and provides economic benefits to the community, especially artisans.

Sarmuji said ulos not only has economic value, but also carries cultural and social values that reflect the identity of the Batak people and the diversity of the Indonesian nation.

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