evening wear

By Ully, this long, open duster jacket is woven by hand in burgundy and blue using the ikat technique, in which the threads are tie-dyed before placing them on the loom. The Javanese artisan names her design Kartini, for a beloved pioneer for women's rights in Indonesia.

Due to the hand-dyed and handwoven nature of ikat, patterns or position of motifs may vary from garment to garment, making each a unique work of art. The overall color scheme will remain the same.

Mexican artisan Angel Ceron creates his interpretation of Catrina, the Grand Dame of Death that is a symbol prevalent in the Day of the Dead celebrations that honor ancestors and influential people that have passed from this world. This Catrina wears an elegant harvest gold evening dress and a wide-brimmed hat and carries a bouquet of three blue and yellow flowers. Two more blooms grace the bottom of her gown. Her skeletal figure is black with white highlights that accentuate the texture of the ceramic figurine.

Mexican artisan Angel Ceron creates his interpretation of Catrina, the Grand Dame of Death that is a symbol prevalent in the Day of the Dead celebrations that honor ancestors and influential people that have passed from this world. This Catrina wears an elegant tangerine orange evening dress and a wide-brimmed hat and carries a bouquet of three pink and yellow flowers. Two more blooms grace the bottom of her gown. Her skeletal figure is black with white highlights that accentuate the texture of the ceramic figurine.

Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create their interpretation of Catrina, the Grand Dame of Death that is a symbol prevalent in the Day of the Dead celebrations that honor ancestors and influential people that have passed from this world. This Catrina, in an elegant amethyst purple evening dress and a wide-brimmed hat, appears to be strolling down a promenade. A yellow bloom graces the bottom of her gown. Her skeletal figure is black with white highlights that accentuate the texture of the ceramic figurine.

Ully from Java creates a long cotton duster replete with global chic style. The long, open jacket is woven by hand using the ikat method, whereby warp and/or weft threads are bound and dyed prior to weaving to create distinctive patterns. The black and grey jacket is the perfect way to add a little drama and sophistication to an outfit. The artisan names her design Kartini, who is a national hero and a pioneer for women's rights in Indonesia.

Due to the hand-dyed and handwoven nature of ikat, patterns or position of motifs may vary from garment to garment, making each a unique work of art. The overall color scheme will remain the same.