bali and java

Artisan Made Pastika from Bali names this sculpture sinyo, a term used in Colonial-era Java that means "young Dutch man". The boy wears a traditional uniform as he stands relaxed, hand in pockets. The artisan carves the piece by hand and gives it a rustic, distressed finish for antique appeal.

Bali's traditional style transforms into a sophisticated fashion statement in Javanese artisan Nancy Margried's newest design. Crafted from rayon, this sublime clutch has a zippered flap embellished with an abstract blue and white batik pattern. The flap, attached to the main structure through a snap closure, hides a zipper pocket, making the accessory convenient for several occasions.

NOVICA artisan Saktut Raitawati and Threads of Life have collaborated to presented this beautiful kimono-style jacket. The jacket is made from 100% rayon and woven in East Java. It is naturally dyed by Threads of Life using dye plants from indigo (Strobilanthes cusia) and a mangrove species (Ceriops tegal).

• Eco-friendly fabric dyes produced with all-natural and non-polluting methods; friendly to your skin, the artists, and the earth. Many natural dye plants also have healing properties.
• Sustainable cultivated and harvested plants, to ensure the continuation of the forests and plants that produce leaves, barks, roots, and these beautiful dye colors. These dyes are diligently, responsibly sourced; protecting the forest, livelihood, and traditional rituals of which they are an ancient part.
• Empowering women and protecting families. Generating income for local Indonesian women, farmers, and artisans. When the women can generate income at home, often the men do not have to leave to support their families by working off-island.
• Supporting indigenous communities and traditional weaving and dyeing techniques for over 1000 women on 12 islands across Indonesia.
• Contributing to research and development of new techniques using natural dyes to generate more income for all these people, in the Threads of Life dye studio.
• Treat them with respect and these clothes will be with you for many years. Natural dyes do not like harsh laundry soaps. Dry cleaning recommended, or gently hand wash with very mild PH balanced soap. Dry flat, out of the sun.