gift for women friends

This striking men's cotton shirt is the creation of Saktut Raitawati in Bali. She employs time-honored batik techniques to create a pattern reminiscent of a night sky crowded with stars in shades of light ochre and sienna on black. The short-sleeved shirt features button-down styling, a straight hem and a spread collar.

Java's Wahyu Sulistiani designs a versatile travel set that includes a jewelry roll, a cosmetics bag and a toiletry bag. Working with batik techniques on cotton, Sulistiani selects the parang sekar pisang motif in a palette of red, blue, green and cream hues. The parang sekar pisang blends two legendary motifs, the parang or dagger, once reserved for Javanese sultans, and the sekar pisang or banana flower.

The jewelry roll is decorated with tassels; the cosmetics bag features two pockets, and the toiletries bag has one.

This handsome men's cotton shirt in shades of deep terracotta and pale blue-violet is the creation of Saktut Raitawati in Bali. She employs time-honored batik techniques to create a pattern reminiscent of the dappled light on a forest floor. The short-sleeved shirt features button-down styling, a straight hem and a spread collar.

Make a statement in this maxi skirt by Thai artisan Chomsuda Samana. Tie-dyed vibrant blue and inky navy hues transition to a floral batik pattern at the hem. The elastic waist and crinkled style make this skirt all-day comfortable and perfectly packable.

To preserve the look wash after washing, twist the skirt when wet and allow to air dry in a shaded place.