Legacies through the Lens 

An exploration of Lampung’s rich textile heritage and the traditions woven into its distinctive tapis.

Among the personal stories and connections that have shaped the identity of Suak is an extensive collection of Lampung tapis, carefully gathered over more than three decades by one of the resort’s owners, Greg Pankhurst.

Having spent more than half his life in Indonesia, Greg has developed a deep connection to the country and, in particular, to the region of Lampung. Over the years, that connection has grown into a passion for its culture, craftsmanship and traditions and a strong desire to help preserve them.

Among the personal stories and connections that have shaped the identity of Suak is an extensive collection of Lampung tapis, carefully gathered over more than three decades by one of the resort’s owners, Greg Pankhurst.

Having spent more than half his life in Indonesia, Greg has developed a deep connection to the country and, in particular, to the region of Lampung. Over the years, that connection has grown into a passion for its culture, craftsmanship and traditions and a strong desire to help preserve them.

Tampan Cloth - Sourced from the Village of Jabung, East Lampung Regency

Among the personal stories and connections that have shaped the identity of Suak is an extensive collection of Lampung tapis, carefully gathered over more than three decades by one of the resort’s owners, Greg Pankhurst.

Having spent more than half his life in Indonesia, Greg has developed a deep connection to the country and, in particular, to the region of Lampung. Over the years, that connection has grown into a passion for its culture, craftsmanship and traditions and a strong desire to help preserve them.

Among the personal stories and connections that have shaped the identity of Suak is an extensive collection of Lampung tapis, carefully gathered over more than three decades by one of the resort’s owners, Greg Pankhurst.

Having spent more than half his life in Indonesia, Greg has developed a deep connection to the country and, in particular, to the region of Lampung. Over the years, that connection has grown into a passion for its culture, craftsmanship and traditions and a strong desire to help preserve them.

Not Just woven by hand,
but carried by heritage