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Silhouetted on cherry red, delicate yellow hibiscus flowers evoke thoughts of the tropics. They show the tonal variations of batik. Nyoman Nadri creates this graceful rayon robe with wide sleeves and a matching belt. In traditional kimono style, the robe features openings under the arms for adjusting the robe and for ease of movement.

Batik is a fabric art in which the cloth is stretched on a wooden frame and the design sketched with a pencil. Then a mixture of melted wax is painted by hand onto areas where color is not desired. When the fabric is crumpled into the dying solution, the wax cracks, creating an attractive network of fine lines. The wax is removed and the process is repeated for each color utilized. Finally, the cloth is washed and rinsed to remove any excess dye.

This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Red and black leaves intertwine in a beautiful design by Waldo Berrios. Working in a cozy blend of alpaca wool, he creates a reversible shawl with long, luscious fringe. Alpaca is renowned for its lightweight warmth.

Bali's legendary hand-painted batik brings island beauty a set of three rayon face masks by Desak Nyoman Parwati. Contoured for comfort, the double-layer masks depict cheerful fish on navy blue, turquoise and cherry red. They are washable and reusable, and feature elastic to loop over the ears.

Adorn your cherished four-legged companion in an irresistible red and white cotton bandana decorated with a heartwarming proclamation of “Best friend” and a playful paw. Cotton lace trim delicately frames the edges of this stylish accessory presented by India’s Ekta Malhotra, as an adjustable snap buckle closure ensures a perfect fit for your furry confidant.

Explore the joy and uniqueness of the Guatemalan festival with this scarf from the San Antonio Palopo Cooperative. A team of talented master artisans chooses the best cotton threads to create this striped garment—woven in a traditional loom to obtain a flawless look. Red, pink and orange hues merge on each stripe and fringe, evoking the colors of the region's celebrations.

Fire has a favorite season, and it wears this handwoven silk scarf that layers burning orange and deep red in stripes that shift and glow depending on how the light finds them. Presented by India's Khitish, this vibrant design is finished with knotted fringes, adding a playful touch to your favorite ensembles. Wrap it, drape it, let it do what silk does best — catch every eye in the room without saying a word.

A sequence of colorful patterns bring vibrant artistry to these cushion covers. From UMBVS Desert Weavers of India, they are woven on a traditional loom of quality cotton. The red covers feature a slit opening for cushions. The back does not repeat the patterns on the front.