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Riris Mahanani creates this charming pair of figurines using recycled magazines. Thin strips of rolled paper are arranged in the shape of a traditional Christmas tree, complete with paper stars on top. The Javanese artisan's creative technique is the perfect use of otherwise discarded materials.

This handmade home accent is a charming, batik-style take on a traditional Christmas tree. Javanese artisan Riris Mahanani creates the decorative sculpture using green jute applied over a cardboard backing. Then, multi-colored accent ornaments with traditional batik flower motifs are dotted over the tree for a colorful, festive decoration.

Riris Mahanani of Indonesia creates this charming holiday ornament using paper from recycled magazines. Thin strips of rolled paper are arranged in the shape of a traditional Christmas tree, complete with a paper star on top. Maharani's creative technique is the perfect use of otherwise landfill-bound material.

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.

This handmade sculpture is a charming, batik-style take on a traditional Christmas tree. Javanese artisan Riris Mahanani creates each decorative sculpture using brown jute applied over a carton backing. Then, the tree is dotted with multicolored ornaments with traditional batik flower motifs for a festive decoration.

An eco-friendly journal is designed by artisan Komang Sulaksana in Bali from natural materials. Made with banana tree bark, it is embellished with a soursop leaf, a cinnamon stick and natural agel cords. It also features forty unlined pages made from recycled rice straw paper to keep a record of your thoughts and emotions, important dates and much more.