








Handmade Silk Batik Scarf from Indonesia, "Royal Java Blue"
Shimmering shades of blue and cream cover this elegant scarf. Yuni Kristina recreates the parang raja. One of many traditional batik motifs, it symbolizes the ancient Javanese kingdom in general. She stamps the blue patterns in pure silk and adds the red blossoms with the batik motif.
- 0.13 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 145 cm L x 38 cm W
- 57" L x 15" W
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11/18/2017
"Mom loves it"





I bought this as a gift for my mother and she loves it. The material is soft and smooth. The colours and pattern are beautiful.
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- This was a gift for: Mother
- Occasion: birthday

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11/05/2016
"Java scarf"





Fabulous blue colors. Bright and lovely design. Nice silky texture. Very pleased.
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- This was a gift for: Mother-in-law
- Occasion: Christmas

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06/16/2016
"My favorite scarf"





I love this scarf because it's beautiful, yet so light and thin that it fits in my purse, so I can have it with me at all times. Whenever I feel a little chilly, I just pull it out and wrap it around my neck for instant coziness.
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09/26/2016
"My sister loves this scarf"





I gave it as a Christmas gift and my sister loves it. It is so soft and well made.
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04/08/2021
"batik silk scarf"





aristic, lovely, historic patterns, good weight, beautiful executed
Best Uses
- scarf in winter; shawl in summer
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11/30/2020
"Lovely"





Gorgeous work.
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04/08/2021
"batik, silk scarf perfect"





artistic serene
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- shawl in summer; neck scarf in winter
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04/08/2021
"silk batik shawl, one of a kind"





perfect harmony of colors, good weight
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- scarf tucked into sweater in winter
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03/23/2021
"Beautiful! Matches everything!!"





Great gift item. Well received!
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Verified Reviewer
03/11/2021
"Silk shaw"





Very pretty. Light and airy for summer nights
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02/06/2021
"Very simple yet elegant"





Exactly as pictured, very flowy, and pretty.
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01/16/2021
"The Best Scarf/ Shawl"





This is my go to gift! It?s colors are gorgeous. It?s lightweight and can be worn as a scarf or a shawl. The colors enhance every complexion and it can be dresses up or with a tee shirt for casual wear. I?ve given several as gifts and the recipients wear them all the time!
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
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.
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.
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.
Yuni has seen continuous growth in her textile project. She is now able to give jobs other batik artisans in her community.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Yuni is proud to be able to educate her children and wants them to have a great future.
Yuni has three young children and provides for their care.
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Yuni Kristina Silk batik shawls and scarves
"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."