I noticed this checkerboard pattern everywhere in Bali. I was able to grab a few photos of it, but I’m not actually sure of its signifigance. If anyone knows, feel free to share!
EDIT: Thanks to Joe Bauldoff for informing me that this fabric is known in Bali as “Poleng.”
The chessboard pattern of alternating black and white squares of poleng signifies Balinese concept of rwa bhineda, a Balinese view of mutual dualism that make up the whole world. In other words, it is about two opposite things that depend on each other to exist, such as day and night, low and high, dry and rainy season, bitter and sweet, black and white, etc. (via)
