Tobatenun was always more than just an enterprise. We had purpose on raising entrepreneurial spirit of fellow ulos maker in traditional villages in North Sumatra with a number of educational and training on ulos revitalisation of near extinct dying techniques and motifs
In doing our business we practice a fair trade program with our fellow woven artisans and suppliers. And helped communities thrive through our social and women empowerment activities”
Behind Tobatenun is a collective of people bringing different experiences, perspectives, and expertise to a shared purpose: keeping Batak textile heritage relevant, and connected to the world today.
Tobatenun began with Kerri Na Basaria, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, whose desire to reconnect with her Batak Toba heritage grew into a vision for a social enterprise connecting cultural preservation, community, and contemporary design. Melvi Tampubolon, Chief Operating Officer, helped carry that vision forward, bringing her experience in business, strategy, and operations.
As the journey continued, Moza Pramita Siregar, Chief Marketing Officer, expanded its connection to contemporary audiences through brand, communications, fashion, and strategic partnerships. Alongside this, Trisna Pardede, through her role as Managing Director of Jabu Bonang, strengthens Tobatenun’s connection to the textile communities in North Sumatra, supporting traditional textiles, natural dye practices, and women weavers.
Together, they continue to shape Tobatenun across culture, creativity, business, and community.
We strive for equality and creating opportunities for women through our community fair trade program
raising our fellow artisan prosperity standards in traditional ulos maker villages in the Toba Lake area
We encourage the use of environmentally responsible weaving methods
And practice environmentally friendly manufacturing process that emphasize on sustainability for the environment
