batik

Gunadi's beautiful mask depicts a dancer dressed for Manuk Rawa, a traditional Balinese dance for women and girls. Using batik, a wax-resist dyeing method, the Javanese artisan creates colorful patterns that shimmer across the wadang wood mask.

Decorated with vibrant and tonal colors, Gunadi's wall mask depicts Panji Semirang, an Indonesian prince of epic poetry. The Javanese artisan hand carves the mask from wadang wood, using batik, a wax-resist dyeing method, to create colorful patterns. The batik method can take up to 15 different steps to complete the design.

Abstract formations adorned with the exquisite batik details of the Javanese islands add enchanting beauty and magical magnificence to this traditional mask by Gunadi. The artisan draws inspiration from the region's classic arts to create this pule wood artwork, whose sinuous details compose the charming face of a woman. The mask is also equipped with a nylon cord for hanging.

This fascinating wall mask portrays the revered Hindu goddess Sita, who stands as the central female figure in the ancient epic, the Ramayana, and is the consort of Rama, the avatar of the god Vishnu. Through the intricate technique of batik, where wax-resist dyeing is employed, the exquisite mask by Javanese artisan Gunadi comes to life on a canvas of black wadang wood beautifully adorned with a mesmerizing interplay of vibrant motifs and colors.

Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, embodied reason and virtue throughout his adventures on Earth. Challenged with unexpected tragedies and moral dilemmas, the deity remained righteous and wise, receiving the title of Ideal Man. Inspired by the divinity's story, Javanese artisan Gunadi handcrafts a pule wood mask with intricate motifs made using batik techniques, all honoring the charming image of Rama. As a mystic touch, the artisan adds a bird-themed crown to the piece, symbolizing the sacred circle of life and death.