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Cool, soft rayon is transformed into a stunning blouse by Balinese artisan Made Suciati. The button-front blouse features scalloped, embroidered edges, delicate floral openwork, and lavish hand embroidery. Three-quarter length sleeves and a v-neckline make this a versatile top to span the seasons.

Nell uses Java's cotton lurik fabric for a set of three face masks in different shades of blue. Lurik is a traditional hand-spun, handwoven textile once reserved for the use of rice farmers, who were much respected. Vertical stripes in two color combinations complement a third mask in solid blue. Contoured for comfort, the double-layer masks are washable and reusable, with elastic to loop over the ears.

This open-front shrug is a versatile wardrobe staple perfect for layering and travel. The stretchy, loose knit fabric allows for a one-size design with three-quarter-length sleeves for a modern touch. Whether worn open for a casual vibe or tied at the front for a more polished look, this piece transitions effortlessly from day to night.

NOVICA artisan Saktut Raitawati and Threads of Life have collaborated to presented this beautiful jacket. The jacket is made from 100% rayon and woven in East Java. It is naturally dyed by Threads of Life using dye plants from indigo (Strobilanthes cusia) and a mangrove species (Ceriops tegal).

• Eco-friendly fabric dyes produced with all-natural and non-polluting methods; friendly to your skin, the artists, and the earth. Many natural dye plants also have healing properties.
• Sustainable cultivated and harvested plants, to ensure the continuation of the forests and plants that produce leaves, barks, roots, and these beautiful dye colors. These dyes are diligently, responsibly sourced; protecting the forest, livelihood, and traditional rituals of which they are an ancient part.
• Empowering women and protecting families. Generating income for local Indonesian women, farmers, and artisans. When the women can generate income at home, often the men do not have to leave to support their families by working off-island.
• Supporting indigenous communities and traditional weaving and dyeing techniques for over 1000 women on 12 islands across Indonesia.
• Contributing to research and development of new techniques using natural dyes to generate more income for all these people, in the Threads of Life dye studio.
• Treat them with respect and these clothes will be with you for many years. Natural dyes do not like harsh laundry soaps. Dry cleaning recommended, or gently hand wash with very mild PH balanced soap. Dry flat, out of the sun.