batik textile

Dani Paraswati crafts this sea- and sky-inspired batik dress in her Yogyakarta workshop. Made with 100% cotton and natural indigo dyes, this maxi sundress is the ultimate summer frock. Showcasing both hand-stamped batik and tie-dye techniques, its drape and feel are super soft and flowy. It features a slight racer-back style with a bronze zipper and two roomy front patch pockets.

As natural dyes and hand-dyeing techniques are used, please expect some variation in the color and color placement.

Evoking rain showers under the light of dawn, intricate motifs in hues of azure, blue, and crimson decorate this lovely rayon sundress from Bali. Galuh Kenanga designs this dress, which is decorated using the batik method, where a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with the colorful dyes. This knee-length dress features tie straps and a smocked bodice.

This enchanting tank tunic dress beautifully brings together elements from nature fashioned through handmade batik techniques. Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati’s chic design is also eco-friendly, as it is crafted from leftover rayon textiles that otherwise would have been discarded, thus reducing waste. The fashionable patchwork dress boasts colorful vine, leaf and dragonfly motifs in a vibrant palette of azure, teal, chartreuse, white and wisteria shades. With a flowy, relaxed fit and side seasm pockets, it's a perfect throw-on-and-go style for the season. Motif's and color placement may vary slightly due to the upcycled nature of this style.

Inspired by fall, Balinese artisan Endah creates this lovely sundress. Crafted from silky rayon, the dress is decorated using the batik method; a wax resist is stamped by hand onto the fabric before it is treated with colorful dyes, resulting in entrancing leaf motifs in green and magenta. The dress is characterized by spaghetti straps and a knee-length skirt.