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Fresh and flirty, this feminine drop-waist sundress is from artisan Galuh Kenanga of Bali. The artisan carries on the ancient art of batik, which uses wax-resist methods to create the beautiful purple and white floral pattern on soft and fluid woven rayon. the sleeveless dress features a scoop neckline and a ruffled skirt that hits above the knee.

A bird sings a song of joy amidst colorful floral blossoms and verdant leaves in this lovely wool shawl designed by artisan Arnab Roy in India. Bright shades of blue, purple, green, brown, magenta, turquoise and black come together on a grey base on the central panel of the fringed shawl which features a blue border. The patterns are screen-printed while the flowers are outlined with delicate stitching accents.

Purple mist caresses a green Javanese forest. Desak Nyoman Parwati explores the nuances of color in an intricate batik design. She crafts this robe with a flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and a matching belt for leisure beauty. Pockets on both sides are a convenient addition.

This handcrafted 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.

This artsy cardigan is the perfect statement piece. Patricia Lopez knits it from grey cotton with an abstract jacquard pattern in punchy red and beige tones. Try it out with jeans or paired with a smart skirt.

The Andean artisan worked for years as an industrial engineer before throwing in the towel to follow her passion for traditional Peruvian textiles and fashion. She runs a workshop in the capital city of Lima where she creates apparel and accessories that mix traditional and contemporary techniques and designs.