royal java

Beautiful and serene, an Indonesian queen is ornately crowned in sterling silver. Buana carves the mask from cow bone with delicate detail and adorns her with pearl earrings. Sparkling with 1.10 carats of amethysts and blue topaz, the magnificent pendant is worn on a Borobudur chain.

.925 Sterling silver

Tat Yan Soo creates this gorgeous white tea set for you and your guest. Crafted from ceramic, both the teapot and matching cups have a unique square shape. The motifs from Java's traditional kawung batik cover the set with intriguing textures. This is one of Java's oldest popular designs and was once reserved for the royal family. It represents a cross-section of the aren palm fruit, and some say the cross in between the four ovals refers to the universal energy source. Wedang means "drinks" in the Javanese language.

NOVICA artisan Saktut Raitawati and Threads of Life have collaborated to presented this beautiful shawl. The shawl is made from handspun cotton and woven in East Java. It is naturally dyed by Threads of Life using dye plants from indigo (Strobilanthes cusia) and a mangrove species (Ceriops tegal).

• Eco-friendly fabric dyes produced with all-natural and non-polluting methods; friendly to your skin, the artists, and the earth. Many natural dye plants also have healing properties.
• Sustainable cultivated and harvested plants, to ensure the continuation of the forests and plants that produce leaves, barks, roots, and these beautiful dye colors. These dyes are diligently, responsibly sourced; protecting the forest, livelihood, and traditional rituals of which they are an ancient part.
• Empowering women and protecting families. Generating income for local Indonesian women, farmers, and artisans. When the women can generate income at home, often the men do not have to leave to support their families by working off-island.
• Supporting indigenous communities and traditional weaving and dyeing techniques for over 1000 women on 12 islands across Indonesia.
• Contributing to research and development of new techniques using natural dyes to generate more income for all these people, in the Threads of Life dye studio.
• Treat them with respect and these clothes will be with you for many years. Natural dyes do not like harsh laundry soaps. Dry cleaning recommended, or gently hand wash with very mild PH balanced soap. Dry flat, out of the sun.