work dresses

Everything in fashion makes a comeback, which is great when you are in the mood for a little nostalgia. Dani Paraswati creates this new take on the classic button-down shirt dress, using cool cotton fabric with a bold geometric pattern reminiscent of Javanese batik.

Two colorful birds wing across this beautiful blue handbag from Wahyu Sulistiani. Created in batik on cotton, the sawunggaling motif depicts the king's favorite rooster, which is a symbol of Javanese beauty and power. Lavish beadwork is applied by hand, and the roomy tote — lined in black — opens to reveal a convenient inner pocket.

Butterflies shyly display their ethereal beauty in luxurious russet tones. They are surrounded by crisp ivory, creating an aesthetically pleasing contrast. Liem Hauw believes it was perhaps the will of God that led him to his destiny as an artisan. He works with his wife and several neighbors, crafting exquisite textiles from local natural fibers. This set of four cushion covers makes a cozy addition to any home décor.

A gorgeous and intense green hue transports you to the precious Javanese forests, where nature expresses all its beauty and magic. The Bukuku artisan group works masterfully on this faux leather sling, whose uniqueness rests in a stylish batik cotton textile set at the front of the design as a symbol of Java's heritage. The bag, equipped with a zipper closure and a Japanese satin lining, comes with a long strap that allows you to carry the accessory on the shoulder and a little side strap that transforms the sling into a classic wristlet, both of which are removable to allow the final transformation into a clutch.

Traditional batik techniques allow artisan Liem Hauw of Bali to create a gorgeous pattern in these table accents made to transform your dinners into a tropical paradise. The artisan works with cotton and hyacinth fibers to create this table runner and four placemats, each adorned with a leafy and floral pattern honoring the region's natural richness.

As an artisan, Saktut Raitawati is always seeking out new ways to empower women who have a talent for crafting but need to work from home. This is one of her hand made cotton batik robes, which captures the subtlety of rosy pebbles shimmering at the bottom of a river. The design, which works well for lounging or can even be used as a daring wrap jacket, features two side pockets, three-quarter length sleeves, and a self-tie belt.