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Yuni Kristina replicates the legendary kawung batik pattern for this crimson shawl of silken textures. Dating back to the 13th century, the kawung features floral motifs in intersecting circles. The pattern was once exclusive to the royal court of the Sultan of Jogjakarta.

Meaning "blade" or "dagger," parang motifs are a traditional Indonesian design originally reserved for royalty. Promoting quality of life for its artisans, Java's Yayasan Usaha Mulia (YUM) presents this pair of cushion covers, crafted from cotton. Intricate parang motifs in crimson and ivory are added using the batik method, where a wax resist is stamped onto the fabric before it is treated with dye. Each cover opens with a zipper for inserting a cushion.

By Gunadi, this beautiful wood batik jewelry box is crafted by hand in black, and red with cool green leaves. The front, top and sides feature the kawung motif, one of Java's oldest batik designs once reserved for the royal family. Kawung depicts a cross-section of the aren palm fruit as four pointed ovals connected at the center. The cross it forms is believed by some to refer to the universal energy source. Three convenient drawers keep things organized.

Presented by Omi Setiawan, this set of four ornaments from Java adds a festive elegance to your holiday decor. Crafted of wadang wood in the shape of bells, the ornaments are decorated on both sides with batik motifs in red after the style of kawung designs, which were traditionally reserved for royalty.

Presented by Omi Setiawan, this set of four ornaments from Java adds a festive elegance to your holiday decor. Crafted of wadang wood in the shape of a happy snowman, each ornament is decorated on both sides with batik motifs in red after the style of kawung designs, which were traditionally reserved for royalty.