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Java's Wahyu Sulistiani designs a versatile travel set that includes a jewelry roll, a cosmetics bag and a toiletry bag. Working with batik techniques on cotton, Sulistiani selects the parang sekar pisang motif in a palette of red, blue, green and cream hues. The parang sekar pisang blends two legendary motifs, the parang or dagger, once reserved for Javanese sultans, and the sekar pisang or banana flower.

The jewelry roll is decorated with tassels; the cosmetics bag features two pockets, and the toiletries bag has one.

Pimpun in Thailand works with local artisans to create this unique handbag. The handbag is crafted of Hmong indigo cotton batik fabric and trimmed with red cotton cord. Dark brown leather is used for the bottom, sides, handles and shoulder strap. Fully lined in polyester faux suede, the bag features multiple interior compartments and pockets. Carry the purse by the sturdy leather handles, or attach the adjustable leather shoulder strap for hands-free convenience.

A maze-like Hmong pattern is created with traditional batik methods on this cotton shoulder bag from Pimpun in Thailand. The bag is fully lined in faux suede, and features leather trim and straps. The interior is made to help you stay organized, with multiple interior pockets and even a removable zipper bag with more pockets inside. Carry the bag by its sturdy brown leather handle, or use the removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap.

Before the invention of modern decoration methods, Indian artisans developed the characteristic batik method, applying wax resists to fabric and submerging it in vats of dye to achieve splendid designs. That time-honored tradition is celebrated with this sling handbag, featuring striped motifs in viridian that beautify a body of midnight blue. The handbag's exterior is finished with leather trim and a leather strap, accented with stainless steel chain for a chic look.

This bag combines the casual ease of a backpack with the beauty of batik, and features a geometric pattern of larger nested squares set in a grid of smaller squares. Nulee of Thailand designs this cotton drawstring backpack that is hand stamped by a batik artisan then dyed indigo blue. The single main compartment is unlined and the back of the bag is a solid indigo blue.