formal shawl

Extravagant birds of paradise flourish on a deep ginger shawl. Working in batik on silk, Yuni Kristina creates a wrap of dramatic beauty.

Stars and flowers alternate in green and blue. Covering a silk shawl with beauty, the batik motifs are the creation of Yuni Kristina.

By Yuni Kristina, this extraordinary shawl features ornate motifs from Java's wealth of historic art. She creates a patchwork pattern in hand-stamped batik on luxurious silk. The design takes its name from Java's Sarangan Lake.

Red and white lotus blossoms form a floral fantasy on tan silk. With its wide, contrasting borders and narrow fringe, this shawl by Yuni Kristina is a beautiful example of Javanese batik art.

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

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.

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.

Let yourself be swept away by the beauty of this exquisite scarf crafted from rayon, adorned with fringe accents on both ends and featuring a color combination that evokes the ocean under a starry night. The fabulous hand-drawn batik designs by Java's Erna Gendhis bring a touch of creativity and flair to the scarf while the shades of Caribbean blue, grey, light olive, teal, white and black create a stunning contrast that is sure to turn heads. Wear it as a scarf, shawl or in any other way whether you're dressing up for a formal event or adding an elegant touch to a casual outfit.