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Batik Silk Shawl with Indigo Floral Motifs from Bali, "Kawung Azaleas in Indigo"
Celebrating the beauty of traditional kawung motifs, Balinese artisan Yuni Kristina designs this fine silk shawl with a floral border in indigo, burgundy, and black over a body of ecru. Filled with beautiful azalea motifs, this entrancing shawl is finished with long, elegant fringes at each end.
- 70 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 183 cm L x 55 cm W
- 72" L x 21.75" W
- Fringe: 10 cm L
- Fringe: 3.9" L
- 100% silk
- Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will vary
- Dry flat in the shade
- Hand wash cold with mild detergent
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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Rada
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02/23/2023
"Exotic"
Stunning ?? Gorgeous ?? Absolutely beautiful ?? Excellent job ?? Quality is amazing ??
Best Uses
- With a black little dress
- Classic outfit
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Brave Java, Artisan Crafted Women's Batik Silk Shawl
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Martha
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02/05/2023
"THE COLORS POP!!"
BEAUTIFUL COLORS, GOES WELL WITH EVERYTHING.
Best Uses
- YOU CAN USE IT SUMMER,WINTER, FALL OR SPRING
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Royal Java Green, Hand Made Floral Silk Batik Scarf
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Ian
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11/29/2022
"A rich sweep of the navy in your life today"
To be confidently well-dressed in company, drape your shoulders in this pretty elegant wrap.
Best Uses
- For socialising and semi-formal wear
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Java Sea, Batik Silk Shawl with Kawung Motifs from Bali
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Ian
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11/29/2022
"Light & breezy to tease the best out of a beautiful day."
Subtle design elegance unobtrusively lifts the feel of your minimal needs wardrobe into a feeling of security with a versatile shawl for a little extra protection from the weather or from prying eyes.
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- Cover up just enough for physical or social comfort while keeping your cool & stylish poise
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Ian
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11/29/2022
"A wrap against the sun or for a cooler evening."
Wrap up in a light shawl to protect yourself against too much sun, wind or a cool evening. Versatility is a watchword for shawl use. You can even use it to shade your baby from the world.
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- A versatile & artistic wardrobe item to complete your day's outdoor wear
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Ian
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11/29/2022
"Elegant yet easy accessorising"
These charming artworks are a quick last minute dress up accessory to change casual to dress-casual. An important wardrobe item for the busy lady on-the-go.
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Preserving Traditions
Yuni uses traditional batik processes such as canting and stamping to create her unique designs. These techniques have been handed down for generations and are among the characteristics that distinguish the art of batik. The importance of this traditional Indonesian art was acknowledge with the 2009 inclusion of Indonesian Batik on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Microcredit Financing
Yuni Kristina has received 11 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to purchase silk, canting tools, and batik stamps.
Job Creator
Since joining Novica, Yuni has seen steady growth in her workshop. She now provides work to other batik artisans to help produce her range of scarves and shawls.
Moving On Up
Yuni has seen continuous growth in her textile project. She is now able to give jobs other batik artisans in her community.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Enabling Education
Yuni is proud to be able to educate her children and wants them to have a great future.
Caring for Children
Yuni has three young children and provides for their care.
Write a review"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."
Latest Update"I'm Yuni Kristina and I was born in 1983 in Pekalongan, Central Java. As part of Pekalongan regency, Wonokerto is known as the... read more
