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Saktut Raitawati

Saktut Raitawati

Batik robes and apparel in Bali and Java

"My feelings of motherhood are pure happiness and this motivates me to give my very best so my children can get a higher education and the best life possible."

I'm Desak Ketut Raitawati, or 'Saktut.' I was born in Bali where my father was a farmer and my mother sold fruit in the market. I'm the youngest of children, and we lived a very simple life during my childhood.

At the age of 16, I started working after school in a clothing shop to lift a bit of weight from my parents. The toughest time in my life was in my schooldays, when my parents could not pay my tuition. This is why I decided to get a job, and this experience really helped me throughout my life. Later, I went on to graduate from a local hospitality school.

For many years, I worked in other people's clothing shops and I gained a lot of experience. I met talented tailors and batik artists and they made me see it was possible to work designing clothes on my own, although I still had doubts in myself. Through friends, I met a woman who taught me all about textiles. She has continued to support my work and also raised my confidence to start out on my own.

Now I make a variety of clothing with batik designs on rayon and cotton. For the coloring, I mainly use dyes that are environmentally friendly. Our team is mostly women, whom I want to support so that they can also support their children.

Friends describe me as optimistic, a fighter, and a diligent person. I am most at peace when I succeed in any of my life challenges. Even in my busiest days, I always make time for exercise as it is one of my hobbies. I am married, and we have been blessed with three boys. My feelings of motherhood are pure happiness and this motivates me to give my very best so my children can get a higher education and the best life possible.

You have made it possible for me to sell my designs throughout the world without opening a shop. This makes me so proud and happy. My children will all be able to go to the university so that they will have many choices in life.

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56 items by Saktut Raitawati

Reviews by Customers

Artist rating

Total reviews

355

DebbyAnne

From Silverton, Oregon

Verified Reviewer

10/20/2020

"A beautiful addition to my closet!"

I absolutely love this stunning robe! The deep indigo blue is so lovely and the generous drape of the fabric is so comfortable.

Best Uses

Can be used as a robe or a jacket with jeans!

Purchased Item:

Indigo Garden, Hand Stamped Batik Flowers on Short Rayon Robe from Bali

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Christina

Verified Reviewer

10/15/2020

"Well fitting mask for adults"

This mask is definitely comfortable for adults - not tight on the ears and nice soft material. Classic black cant go wrong.

Purchased Item:

Professional Black, 4 Artisan Crafted Black Cotton Contoured 2 Layer Face Masks

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Grace

From Washington state, USA

Verified Reviewer

10/14/2020

"Comfy and attractive"

The colors and patterns are pretty and the masks are comfortable.

Purchased Item:

Capricious Color, 4 Pleated Abstract Cotton Print 2-Layer Face Masks

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Silver Carol 07

From Claremont, California

Verified Reviewer

10/12/2020

"Colorful and Comfortable!"

These masks are so cheerful and are really well made. I ve been giving them as individual gifts and everyone lives them.

Tags By Silver Carol 07

Great gifts comfortable well made

Best Uses

Safety, Quarantine, gifts

Purchased Item:

Bright Days, 4 Artisanal Abstract Cotton Print Pleated Face Mask

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Valerie

Verified Reviewer

10/12/2020

"Laps of Luxe"

Just the right touch of elegance to lounge in after a hot shower or deep soaking bath. Feels as good as it looks.

Purchased Item:

Batik Midnight, Indonesian Floral Patterned Black and Ivory Robe

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Lotus78

From Las Vegas Nevada

Verified Reviewer

10/11/2020

"Best Masks"

I bought these for my family and they have been a life saver! They are comfortable and don t have gaps like other masks.

Tags By Lotus78

Covid-19

Best Uses

Face

Purchased Item:

Professional Black, 4 Artisan Crafted Black Cotton Contoured 2 Layer Face Masks

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