versatile shawls

Yuni Kristina conjures lavish colors and classic Javanese batik patterns for the design of this silk shawl. They include the parang, or dagger, once exclusive to the courts of Surakarta and Jogyakarta. Also, they include the kawung, an eight-pointed rosette set within a square, rhombus or circle, formerly reserved for the sultan's use.

Golden rings intertwine on a glowing expanse of silk. The intricate circles are created by hand in batik. Versatile and lovely, the exquisite fringed shawl comes from Melati's Collection.

Melati presents this shawl inside a custom made gift box.

Whether draped around your neck, styled as a head wrap or elegantly worn as a shawl, this versatile rayon scarf by Java’s Erna Gendhis is a great addition to complement your looks in any season. It is adorned with intricate hand-drawn batik motifs in a bright palette of sea green, crimson, orange, yellow, black and white hues that dance across the fabric, creating a feast for the eyes. The fabulous fringe accents on both ends add a touch of playful elegance to this unique design.

Several days are spent to create this floral batik silk masterpiece. Artisan Yuni Kristina learned the art of Indonesian batik, a UNESCO cultural treasure, from her mother.

Whether you choose to drape it around your neck or use it as a shawl or in any other creative way, this versatile rayon scarf is guaranteed to make you stand out. This must-have accessory dazzles with hand-drawn batik designs by Java’s Erna Gendhis in contrasting colors and stylish patterns that create a stunning visual impact. With delicate fringe accents on both ends, the scarf has an exquisite color palette featuring mulberry, grey, amber, burnt orange, Caribbean blue, azure, white and black.

Shimmering shades of blue and cream cover this elegant scarf. Yuni Kristina recreates the parang raja. One of many traditional batik motifs, it symbolizes the ancient Javanese kingdom in general. She stamps the blue patterns in pure silk and adds the red blossoms with the batik motif.