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Little has been published about the handwoven textiles woven by the Alorese ethnic group of Alor Regency, Indonesia. This article attempts to fill this absence by describing textile production, natural dyeing, and some tubular garments or tenapi of the Alorese (Alurung) people of Uma Pura, Desa Ternate Selatan. Specific tenapi distinguish Uma Pura's eight patrilineages from one another via the combination of motifs, stripes, and design formats. Weavers use marine life dyestuffs to colour threads, creating a unique characteristic. Production for sale to non-traditional consumers is threatening their continuation since others demand different coloured and patterned weavings. Weavers continue to make the ritual garments, but a decline in the quality of motifs is observed. Documentation of these textiles is crucial for a better understanding of Alorese material culture.