handmade textiles

A batik design honors the serene autumn season in the glorious city of Blitar. Inspired by the region's intense colors and elegant vibe, Javanese artisans create this cotton tote bag that can also be folded for convenient use, all thanks to its coconut front button. On top of that, Wahyu Sulistiani's accessory has comfortable straps and a generous space, making it the perfect complement to a calm day.

A batik design honors the stunning jungle surrounding the glorious city of Blitar. Inspired by the region's vibrant colors and tropical sensations, Javanese artisans create this cotton tote bag that can also be folded for convenient use, all thanks to its coconut front button. On top of that, Wahyu Sulistiani's accessory has comfortable straps and a generous space, making it the perfect complement to a sunny day.

Java's Wahyu Sulistiani designs a versatile travel set that includes a jewelry roll, a cosmetics bag and a toiletry bag. Working with batik techniques on cotton, Sulistiani selects the parang sekar pisang motif in a palette of red, blue, green and cream hues. The parang sekar pisang blends two legendary motifs, the parang or dagger, once reserved for Javanese sultans, and the sekar pisang or banana flower.

The jewelry roll is decorated with tassels; the cosmetics bag features two pockets, and the toiletries bag has one.

This enchanting tank tunic dress beautifully brings together elements from nature fashioned through handmade batik techniques. Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati’s chic design is also eco-friendly, as it is crafted from leftover rayon textiles that otherwise would have been discarded, thus reducing waste. The fashionable patchwork dress boasts colorful vine, leaf and dragonfly motifs in a vibrant palette of azure, teal, chartreuse, white and wisteria shades. With a flowy, relaxed fit and side seasm pockets, it's a perfect throw-on-and-go style for the season. Motif's and color placement may vary slightly due to the upcycled nature of this style.

Java's Fatchurohman combines natural elements with sophisticated accents to create a handy accessory that will make your memories and stories immortal. As an expert in the field, the artisan uses pandan leaf to create the braided cover of this sublime journal, which features handmade recycled paper pages. To ensure a sturdy structure, Fatchurohman adds a cotton lining with batik motifs for a tropical vibe, finishing the accessory with a front elastic cord embellished by a leather accent depicting a little archer.

Whether draped around your neck, styled as a head wrap or elegantly worn as a shawl, this versatile rayon scarf by Java’s Erna Gendhis is a great addition to complement your looks in any season. It is adorned with intricate hand-drawn batik motifs in a bright palette of sea green, crimson, orange, yellow, black and white hues that dance across the fabric, creating a feast for the eyes. The fabulous fringe accents on both ends add a touch of playful elegance to this unique design.