traditional indian gifts

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.

Evoking wild orchids in an indigo forest, Saktut Raitawati designs a comfortable robe with floral motifs. Bali's traditional batik technique is used to create them. Classic front-wrap styling, wide kimono style sleeves and a matching tie belt combine for graceful line.

This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Decorating this men's linen and cotton blend shirt, horizontal stripes in white contrast with a French blue body. Javanese artisan Rudi Wijoyo creates this casual shirt, which is decorated using the traditional batik method; a wax resist is printed onto the fabric before it is submerged in dye. This shirt features short sleeves, a collared neckline, and a button-up front.

Balinese textile artisans, Hari and Arthur, present this trio of durable, protective, double-layer 100% cotton face masks. Each handcrafted mask features a distinctive traditional batik design in shades of indigo and sepia, and flat elastic ear loops for comfort.

Note: Wash in hot water with detergent before using for the first time.

Swirling shades of blue, violet and indigo evoke a mysterious underwater world. Painted by hand, they grace this long batik robe by Desak Nyoman Parwati. As beautiful as it is comfortable, its flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt make this robe a favorite.

This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.