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Inspired by fall, Balinese artisan Endah creates this elegant skirt. Crafted from suave rayon, this high-low skirt is decorated using the batik method; a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with colorful dyes, resulting in a stark midnight hue with snow white leaf motifs. An elastic waistline gives the skirt a gathered hemline.

Inspired by fall, Balinese artisan Endah creates this elegant short-sleeved top. Crafted from smooth rayon, the top is decorated using the batik method; a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with dye, resulting in a deep shade of midnight with snow white leaf and floral motifs. The top features a relaxed fit and a rounded neckline.

Inspired by fall, Balinese artisan Endah creates this elegant shift dress. Crafted from suave rayon, this shift dress is decorated using the batik method; a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with dye, resulting in a deep midnight blue with leaf and floral motifs of snow white. This dress is characterized by short sleeves and a knee-length skirt, and features a removable tie and side seam pockets.

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.