nice robes

Evoking snakeskin, Saktut Raitawati designs a comfortable cotton robe for men. Bali's traditional batik technique is used to create the motifs. Classic front-wrap styling, wide kimono style sleeves and a matching tie belt combine for grace and comfort.

This handpainted 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. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

A flurry of mauve polka dots adorns this fun and contemporary batik scarf from Kamini in India. Half of the scarf has a dark brown background with mauve dots, while the other half features medium mauve background with light mauve dots. The patterns are hand-dyed on finely textured "Chanderi silk-cotton", a ancient fabric type that is woven with silk thread as the warp and cotton thread as the weft. The scarf features a beautiful drape and neatly hemmed edges.

Professing a love for nature, this stunning cardigan from Peru is created by Ana Fernandez. She knits this warm accessory from 100% baby alpaca wool, the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. Floral and bird motifs in antique white decorate a body of tan, accented by stripes at the wrists and waistline. A coconut shell button-up front completes this lovely sweater.