functional apparel

The Balinese area of Ubud inspires the lovely motifs that adorn this stylish button-down cotton shirt for men, created using ancient hand-stamp batik techniques. Desak Nyoman Parwati combines a sophisticated color palette of black, wine & grey accented with coral and peach motif’s Boasting coconut shell buttons and a functional chest pocket, effortlessly elevating any ensemble.

Bursting with Bali’s island spirit, this short-sleeved cotton shirt transforms casual attire with leaf-themed, hand-stamped batik patterns that tell stories of a tropical paradise. The lightweight fabric breathes easily in warm weather while distinctive coconut shell buttons and a practical pocket add thoughtful functionality. Artisan Ketut Suwitra’s skilled craftsmanship shines through every deliberately placed motif, creating a versatile design that pairs effortlessly with shorts or pants for an authentic yet contemporary look.

Designed with a sublime aqua-colored rim, this set of six shot glasses from the Novica Handblown Collection infuses any drink with new style. Many years of experience has resulted in imaginative yet functional works, achieving an incredible clarity with the material.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Like pre-Hispanic warriors, rustic figures do battle atop a pyramid. This wonderful creation is the work of Armando Ramírez. Queens are fashioned of screws and bearings, kings are cogwheels and metal scraps, while sparkplugs and other castoffs find a new life as sculpture. Combining art and function, Ramírez creates each piece from discarded automobile parts.

Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual, it makes a wonderful gift.

The playing board is created from selected pieces of sectioned marble and onyx slabs. First they are cut with a diamond disk. At this stage, the disk is cooled with water so that the stone will not shatter. The design is then perfected with files before the pieces are polished to a glowing sheen. "For us, it is very important to give our clients the best in quality and originality, transforming stone into functional products - whether for diversion or decoration," Mireya Sierra tells us.

Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft, and the Sierras are famous for the skill and the quality of their work. Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The set includes 60 colored glass marbles.

Ditty, dhobi, dopp – the names are numerous for mens toiletry kits. We prefer to keep it simple, referring to ours as The Essential Mens Travel Case. Rugged canvas with refined leather trim, dual zippered compartments and two exterior zippered pockets make this the perfect case for time on the road. Polyester lining.

Karina and Maybee are flight attendants whose life on the road inspired them to create a collection of light and functional bags for people on the go. They balance flying full time with running their business and caring for their families in Lima.