fine art

Kyrgyzstan shows the world its captivating arts with a traditional design whose origin dates back to the ancestral times of the Silk Road. Artisan Burul Zhakypova works with fine wool yarns to handcraft this area rug featuring the stunning shyrdak style, whose distinctive look combines quilting and applique techniques in one classic pattern. In addition to its sophisticated aura, the piece also exudes magic and glamour thanks to a palette of blue and white hues.

Kyrgyzstan shows the world its exquisite arts with a traditional creation whose origin dates back to ancestral times. Artisan Burul Zhakypova works with fine wool yarns to create this area rug featuring the beautiful shyrdak style, whose unique look combines quilting and applique techniques in one classic pattern. In addition to its dapper aura, the piece also exudes magic and glamour thanks to a palette of blue and white hues.

This boho inspired art knit cardigan will quickly become your throw-on-and-go favorite. The relaxed style and oversized fit in a luscious blend of baby alpaca the fine fleece from the season’s first shearing will keep you stylishly cozy. Pointelle openwork on the body and sleeve adds soft texture to a rich palette of vibrant and subtle colors.

Dark shadows ripple across Prussian blue seas and periwinkle lagoons in a magical underwater motif. Inspired by Balinese art and culture, 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.

Haloed on a serene sea of Pacific blue, abstract motifs appear in the intricate tonalities 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 hand-painted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished garment. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Lotus blossoms drift on a blue lake, their beauty immortalized in fine batik. Sewn of pure silk, the shawl is designed by Sakornrat Sinthurat in Thailand.