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Carved by hand from wadang wood in the shape of two open hands, this ring holder from Java will make an excellent addition into any home. This decor accessory features floral motifs and traditional batik designs, painted by hand with a wax resist before the wood is treated with colorful dyes. Each outstretched finger is perfect for displaying your rings, while the palms collect other jewelry items excellently.

Flowers blossom with an exuberant display of color in this shawl by Yuni Kristina. Underscored by maroon, the floral revelry is stamped by hand on a lightweight silk shawl.

Directly from the luxurious Javanese lands, this pule wood decorative bowl displays the grace of the traditional batik pattern in its exquisite details. Made by Retno Pratiwi in a palette of blue hues, the piece comes in a handy oblong shape that makes it perfect to complement several ambiances.

Directly from the stunning Javanese lands, this pule wood decorative bowl displays the beauty of the traditional batik pattern in its enchanting details. Made by Retno Pratiwi in a palette of red hues, the piece comes in a handy oblong shape that makes it perfect to complement several ambiances.

Stash your valuables somewhere safe and secure when you're on the go. Designed with a zippered pocket, Agus Suryanto's batik infinity scarf will let you do just that. The Javanese artisan hand-stamps the rayon and cotton blend scarf with a lively zigzag pattern you'll want to show off.

Sitting above a lotus, the Hindu god Ganesha is realized against a majestic corona. In two hands he holds weapons, and in his other two he displays a symbol of peace and holds a bowl of his favorite dessert. Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati realizes this vibrant composition on rayon using the batik wax dyeing technique.

Somewhere between a secret garden and a forgotten royal treasury, this jewelry box holds its own before a single ring is placed inside. Designed by Javanese artisan Gunadi and hand-carved from ganitri wood, it comes alive through traditional batik techniques that layer deep indigo geometry with a hand-painted floral medallion at its crown, rich in red, gold and emerald hues. Inside, a smooth velvet interior cradles your treasures in quiet luxury. Display it on a vanity or a bookshelf, and it will always command a second glance.

Seated on a tiger, Shiva lifts a hand in blessing. Regarded as the celestial overlord of deliverance through destruction, Shiva has his customary trident by his side as a show of divinity. The hissing cobra that slithers around his head symbolizes his potent divine destructivity, and his matted hair is thought to contain the flow of the Ganges River. Shiva is one of the most complex gods of India, embodying seemingly contradictory qualities. He is both the destroyer and the restorer, the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality, the benevolent herdsman of souls and the wrathful avenger. Unaffected by the whims of the world, he is innocent and guileless, pure of mind and heart. He does not adorn his body with jewels or flowers — he mats his hair and dresses in animal hide.

Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa is a master of the batik technique, sketching the figures by hand and applying the wax resist freehand, which requires great skill. A different dye bath is required for each separate color in his elegant and complex batik "painting."

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.