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This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.
- 'Harmony' silk batik scarf has traditional flowing Javanese motifs
- Scarf design rests in quiet harmony across a silk batik
- Accessory combines the square kotak pattern with the elaborate parang kotak bajel (dagger or blade)
- Design once reserved for the royal courts of Surakarta and Jogyakarta
- Dry clean or hand wash
Product details:
'I learned the art of batik when I was very young, since my mother is a batik artist. She has been making batik at home for 23 years, while waiting each day for my father, a fisherman, to come home from the sea. As you can imagine, batik is a part of my life. I started experimenting with the technique when I was 13 years old, with mori textiles. My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik. My husband Rieckey also helps me a lot because he knows what people like abroad, and then I can focus on creating. I would like the batik of Bali to become well known around the world, since its beauty is outstanding.'
What is Worldstock?
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, weight, and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
- Dimensions:
- 1 ft. W x 4.8 ft. L
- Materials:
- Silk
- Model No:
- 133196
Customer Reviews
I was disappointed when I received the scarf because it did not look as nice as the one depicted in the photo. Unlike the photo, there wasn't much gold in it at all; it was much more brown than gold and quite smaller than the photo made it seem. I think it would be more helpful to customers if they placed another photo that better reflects the scarf 's appearance.
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This is one of those items you keep the tag information for because you are sure to get a compliment and you should be proud to wear such a lovely handmade piece and be ready to say where it originated from.
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I purchased the scarf as a gift. Overall, it was a good buy for the cost. I would say that it is more brown in appearance than gold as depicted.
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I was highly dissapointed. It appears to be smaller and the color/pattern does not appear to be like the one in the photo at all. BUT it feels lovely! I was disappointed but it feels good so I will keep it. It will serve my purposes and it serves a good cause.
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I decided to keep the scarf but I'm not overwhelmed. It *is* very soft and easy to drape, and the box is a nice touch if you're using it as a gift. I agree w/a previous reviewer who said it looks smaller than the photo. But my biggest beef is the colors: it looks much more rich and metallic in the picture. In reality, it's tan/brown with little "pop". Still good for my wardrobe, but I wasn't wowed.
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