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Carved from wadang wood, six hexagonal coasters with a matching holder make a wonderful addition to any home. Gunadi presents this set from Java, featuring intricate truntum batik motifs that are painted by hand with a wax resist before the wood is treated with colorful dyes.

Carved by hand from wadang wood in the shape of two open hands, this ring holder from Java will make an excellent addition into any home. This decor accessory features floral motifs and traditional batik designs, painted by hand with a wax resist before the wood is treated with colorful dyes. Each outstretched finger is perfect for displaying your rings, while the palms collect other jewelry items excellently.

Yuni Kristina conjures classic Javanese batik patterns in mesmerizing shades of black, gray, and green. Stamped by hand on a luxurious silk shawl, they include the parang, or dagger, once exclusive to the courts of Surakarta and Jogyakarta. Formerly reserved for the sultan's use, flowers and the kawung,--an eight-pointed rosette set within a square, rhombus, or circle-- complement the parang.

Each motif is created by hand, as evidenced by the occasional pencil mark or slight color variations.

In the traditional Indonesian shadowplay called Wayang, the characters of Semar and his three sons, Gareng, Petruk and Bagong, play the roles of the Punakawans, which are clowns similar to royal court jesters. Java’s Hasan Agus Wiratomo depicts them in an extraordinary sculpture beautifully painted by hand and exquisitely hand-carved from recycled teakwood.

Tat Yan Soo creates this gorgeous white tea set for you and your guest. Crafted from ceramic, both the teapot and matching cups have a unique square shape. The motifs from Java's traditional kawung batik cover the set with intriguing textures. This is one of Java's oldest popular designs and was once reserved for the royal family. It represents a cross-section of the aren palm fruit, and some say the cross in between the four ovals refers to the universal energy source. Wedang means "drinks" in the Javanese language.