whimsical clothing

"Green is the color of the valleys and mountains that surround us," say the women of K'amolon K'i K'ojonel, who proudly perpetuate their classic weaving techniques. Woven on a backstrap loom in rayon made from bamboo, this poncho is at once classic and contemporary in shades of green, turquoise and blue.

Since the threads are dyed by the women, please expect slight differences in the color tone and arrangement.

Gorgeous flowers in storm grey shower this rayon batik robe with tropical elegance in a design by Bali's Nyoman Nadri. She 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.

Quick spirals whirl through a universe of pink, purple and white. Working in batik and tie dye, Chomsuda Samana creates a beautiful tunic. The lightweight cotton top features a mandarin collar and slips over the head. The patterns are repeated on the back.

Evoking coral reefs in a midnight sea, this beautiful batik robe expresses the artistic freedom of Nyoman Nadri. She 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.

Hand stamped batik evokes the sea with voluptuous waves in black on cream. By Hari and Arthur, this delightful skirt features decorative buttons in front.

Using Javanese wax-resist dyeing techniques that date back centuries, Nyoman Nadri creates this beautiful rayon batik sarong. The hand-stamped pattern features a floral motif in white and grey on a rich claret background. Graceful fringe finishes both ends. Whether you wear it as a skirt or as a cover-up at the pool, this pretty sarong will sweep you away to the tropics.

Symmetrical patterns in azure, turquoise, green and steel blue bring a playful accent to this navy blue pullover sweater from Peru. Fernando Cano's design features a soft crew neck and a slightly opened curved waist for a deliciously comfortable fit. The sweater is knit of alpaca - coveted since the days of the Inca Empire because it is soft, lightweight and warm.

Using Javanese wax-resist dyeing techniques that date back centuries, Nyoman Nadri creates this beautiful rayon batik sarong. The hand-stamped pattern features a floral motif in white on a cerulean blue background. Graceful fringe finishes both ends. Whether you wear it as a skirt or as a cover-up at the pool, this pretty sarong will sweep you away to the tropics.