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Bali's legendary hand-painted batik brings island beauty a set of three rayon face masks by Desak Nyoman Parwati. Contoured for comfort, the double-layer masks depict cheerful fish on navy blue, turquoise and cherry red. They are washable and reusable, and feature elastic to loop over the ears.

Alaya Cholprasertsuk in Thailand presents a breathtaking semi-sheer batik blouse for women. The short-sleeved woven cotton top in blue and purple is hand-painted with flowers and vines using traditional batik methods. The airy top features coconut shell buttons at the keyhole neckline as well as hem slits at both sides for a comfortable fit.

Haloed on a serene sea of Pacific blue, abstract motifs appear in the intricate tonalities of batik. Nyoman Nadri creates this graceful rayon robe with wide sleeves and a matching belt. In traditional kimono style, the robe features openings under the arms for adjusting the robe and for ease of movement.

Batik is a fabric art in which the cloth is stretched on a wooden frame and the design sketched with a pencil. Then a mixture of melted wax is painted by hand onto areas where color is not desired. When the fabric is crumpled into the dying solution, the wax cracks, creating an attractive network of fine lines. The wax is removed and the process is repeated for each color utilized. Finally, the cloth is washed and rinsed to remove any excess dye.

This hand-painted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished garment. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Blue anemones inhabit a mysterious underwater world. Painted by hand, they grace this colorful batik robe by Desak Nyoman Parwati. As beautiful as it is comfortable, its flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt make this robe a favorite.

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.

Swirling shades of blue, violet and indigo evoke a mysterious underwater world. Painted by hand, they grace this long batik robe by Desak Nyoman Parwati. As beautiful as it is comfortable, its flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt make this robe a favorite.

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 midnight breeze blows throw the folds of this stunning batik robe, carrying with it the stellar wonders of the night. Desak Nyoman Parwati blends tradition with modern day allure in the creation of her fashionable batik robes. The robe features on-seam pockets on both sides and a self-tie belt.

This hand-painted 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.

Dark shadows ripple across Prussian blue seas and periwinkle lagoons in a magical underwater motif. Inspired by Balinese art and culture, Nyoman Nadri creates this graceful rayon robe with wide sleeves and a matching belt. In traditional kimono style, the robe features openings under the arms for adjusting the robe and for ease of movement.

Batik is a fabric art in which the cloth is stretched on a wooden frame and the design sketched with a pencil. Then a mixture of melted wax is painted by hand onto areas where color is not desired. When the fabric is crumpled into the dying solution, the wax cracks, creating an attractive network of fine lines. The wax is removed and the process is repeated for each color utilized. Finally, the cloth is washed and rinsed to remove any excess dye.

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.