crafted by hand

Balinese artisan Dayu Menuhari presents a gorgeous batik scarf diligently crafted by hand. "We don't do any printing or even stamping," she says, "but it's all hand painted and while that makes our production take longer, our products are purely hand-made." Butterflies flit across the rayon scarf's awe-inspiring design in porcelain and geranium hues, which includes a traditional parang pattern at both ends of the accessory. A parang is type of knife, and the use of a parang motif was once reserved solely for Javanese royalty. Fringe on both ends completes the vibrantly-colored wrap scarf.

Throw this colorful shift dress on when you need a jolt of excitement in your day. Designed by Bali's Wayan Arta and Sharon, the short dress is crafted from soft rayon and features a relaxed fit with short sleeves and an intriguing wrap overlay. The artisans use a batik dyeing process to create a soft floral motif all over the dress.

Blue jasmine blossoms take shape as an expression of Java's parang kembang kotak motif. By Yuni Kristina, this elegant scarf is crafted of shimmering silk. She hand-stamps the blue patterns on the ivory textile and adds red and black designs in batik.

Prepare to be enchanted by this exquisite scarf whose intricate hand-drawn batik designs by Java's Erna Gendhis make it a true masterpiece. Crafted from rayon and adorned with fringe accents on the ends, this accessory boasts a lovely color palette featuring mahogany, spice, crimson, grey, white and black. Perfect to use as a scarf, shawl or in any other way you desire, it is an essential addition to any fashion-forward wardrobe.

Let yourself be swept away by the beauty of this exquisite scarf crafted from rayon, adorned with fringe accents on both ends and featuring a color combination that evokes the ocean under a starry night. The fabulous hand-drawn batik designs by Java's Erna Gendhis bring a touch of creativity and flair to the scarf while the shades of Caribbean blue, grey, light olive, teal, white and black create a stunning contrast that is sure to turn heads. Wear it as a scarf, shawl or in any other way whether you're dressing up for a formal event or adding an elegant touch to a casual outfit.

Working with ancestral textile craft techniques, Yuni Kristina depicts Java's trumtum motif. It covers a blue silk scarf, stamped by hand and embellished with batik. A symbol of awakening love, it refers to a queen who felt neglected when the king took a mistress. She took up batik, creating stars in the dark sky, stars that became her friends. The king was so impressed with her batik that he rediscovered his great love for his wife.