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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.

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 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.

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.