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Sinuous stripes evoke the coat of the harimau, or Indonesian tiger. Contrasting natural textures with burnished surfaces, this beautiful decorative vase is crafted by hand. Women potters from the Lombok Pottery Center work in terracotta to create their design.

This handbag presented by the Balinese Lawe Lurik Community is cut and sewn by hand. The color combination of the bag is inspired by the twilight scenes of Parangtritis, a coastal region in southern Java. The handbag's casual feel also makes it a fitting accessory for a day at the beach. The interior features a roomy design with a single pocket for added storage.

This lovely set of six placemats is from Dewa Putra in Bali, who crafts them by hand from a combination of cotton and fragrant root. The ivory placemats are accented by brown stripes and make an appealingly organic addition to a well-set table.

This stylish wristlet bag is hand crafted by Shintamie Suryaputri from Java. The artisan uses a combination of Prussian blue leather and a local handwoven cotton fabric called ikat to create the eye-catching design. Ikat is a traditional Indonesian fabric made using a technique where threads are tie-dyed before being handwoven. The exterior of the bag features a colorful striped pattern in the center flanked by leather, with a strap that slides onto the wrist easily. The wristlet has a zipper closure that opens to a patterned ikat interior with one zippered pocket that is ideal for keeping small items secure.

This handmade set of six placemats makes an appealing addition to any well-set table, whether it is rustic or modern in style. Bali's Dewa Putra creates the placemats, which are woven from cotton and fragrant root fibers in classic black and off-white stripes.

This handmade set of six placemats makes an appealing addition to any well-set table, whether it is rustic or modern in style. Bali's Dewa Putra creates the placemats, which are woven from cotton and fragrant root fibers in cocoa and off-white stripes.