xmas ornaments

Traditional yellow kawung and red parang motifs decorate this set of four ornaments from Java. Celebrating Indonesian handicrafts, Gunadi presents these ornaments, carved from wadang wood in the shape of hearts. The designs are applied using the batik method; a wax resist is applied before colorful dyes are added. Afterward, the wax is boiled away.

Combining the beauty of nature with traditional handicrafts, Gunadi presents this set of four ornaments which are created by Javanese artisans. Each ornament is carved from wood in the shape of a heart, decorated with teal leaf motifs or intricate vines on red. The designs are applied using the batik method; a wax resist is added before the wood is treated with colorful dyes. Afterward, the wax is boiled away.