cross art

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of Bali. A poetically beautiful location with a natural inclination to the arts, Ubud has earned a century's old renown as the preeminent center for fine arts, dance, and music. Ubud offers panoramic rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, and rivers in the tranquility of rural Ubud.

The CD features 10 tracks containing the sounds of nature and a choir of birds:
1. My Secret Place
2. Harvest
3. Peaceful Sunrise
4. Quiet Waters
5. Lotus Pond
6. Walk into the Forest
7. Tropical Jungle
8. Romantic Sunset
9. The Rice Fields
10. Ayung River Valley
11. Monkey Forest

Track #8 is featured in Putu Oka Mahendra's artist video.

Frangipani flowers in blue and burgundy form a floral fantasy on azure silk. With its wide, contrasting borders, this shawl by Yuni Kristina is a beautiful example of Javanese batik art.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

Growing up surrounded by a family of artisans, Jon Stuart Anderson devotes his artistic career to exploring the new possibilities offered by polymer clay. He forms the clay by hand into tubes that feature colorful and imaginative designs. Cross sections are cut from these tubes and carefully applied to the body of this small horse sculpture. The artist has worked for 25 years to perfect this millefiori-style technique, which has allowed him to create intricate and amazing designs on his sculptures.

Jon Stuart Anderson draws inspiration from his family history of artistry, devoting his career to exploring the wonderful possibilities offered by polymer clay. He forms the clay by hand into tubes that feature colorful and imaginative designs. Cross sections are cut from these tubes and carefully applied around the body of this bison figurine. The beautiful animal stands in a proud stance, elaborated with intricate, colorful motifs over its entire form, including the image of a ladybug on its back.

Jon Stuart Anderson has worked for 25 years to perfect this millefiori-style technique, which has allowed him to create intricate and amazing designs on his sculptures. Each pattern on this sculpture is arranged by the artisan through a process to ensure perfection.

Stars glimmer as they drift in a pale green Balinese sea. Named baliku, this handsome batik pattern by Desak Nyoman Parwati means "this is my Bali." It takes shape in a delightful robe featuring a flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt. The robe has on-seam pockets on both sides.

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.

This versatile bag transforms with your needs - wear it cross-body, slung over your shoulder or carried by hand with equal style. Javanese artisan Fatchurohman’s striking design marries raw natural elements with refined details, creating a bold yet practical statement piece that adapts to any occasion. Rich in texture, the gorgeous accessory is crafted from jute fiber, hand-woven dried pandan leaves and leather accents. The handles feature a snap button closure that opens to a zippered main compartment, fully lined and featuring two open pockets and a zippered one to keep your essentials organized. Boasting brass fixtures, the adjustable strap can be removed to wear it as desired, making the bag a standout for its distinctive look and for its flexible carrying options.