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By Hari and Arthur, two rayon print face masks convey the beauty of the tropics. Both feature a fern print — one on Wedgwood blue and the other on sunrise orange. Contoured for comfort, both are double-layered, are washable and reusable, and have elastic to loop over the ears.

Given a painted finish in hues of blue, yellow, and red, two ants add a touch of whimsy and happiness to any space. Balinese artisan Nik creates this pair of decorative accents, crafted by hand from steel.

Named after the beautiful Banda region of Indonesia, this handle handbag is designed by Balinese artisan Anita Jo. The black cotton handbag features beautiful saffron and teal hand embroidery that creates triangular, swirl, and zigzag patterns in the traditional style of the Banda Aceh province, which was hit by a devastating tsunami in 2004. Opening with a zipper, the handbag reveals a black lined interior, complete with a zipper pocket on one side for storing small items.

These pretty beaded bracelets are the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have three boys." One stretch bracelet is crafted from blue and orange ceramic beads alternating with brown coconut shell beads, while the other is entirely of coconut wood.

Fluttering through the blue summer sky, a majestic monarch butterfly adds magic to the day while surfing the wind. Ketut Mudika selects a rich colour palette of warm hues to recreate the graceful creature as a traditional Balinese kite. Painted by hand, it flies on a bamboo frame.

Pure silk in pale apricot is printed with batik motifs in scarlet and blue-grey in this pinewood and silk fan from Melati's Collection in Bali. The artisan names the fan Lengko, after a traditional Indonesian batik motif. The fan arrives in a linen-covered gift box.

Painted as an ode to democratic traditions, Reza Dwakiss's mixed media work is full of lively designs meant to symbolize the flurry of social activity that comes from politically engaged citizens. The artisan uses a bright palette of red, blue, and orange acrylic, while permanent marker gives the piece a bold, graphic appearance.