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Presented by Indonesian artisan Yuni Kristina, this gorgeous silk shawl is hand-stamped using the batik process. The wrap combines saffron, espresso, and cherry-colored traditional motifs on a paprika background. The truntum pattern dominates the shawl, symbolizing unconditional love. The kawung motif is thought to have been designed by the king of Mataram and represents universal good will.
- 70 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 190 cm W x 55 cm H
- 75" W x 21.75" H
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11/27/2019
"lovely silk shawl."





Colorful, light, and lovely silk shawl with traditional symbols.
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Serene Garden, Red and Yellow Hand-Stamped Batik Silk Shawl
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Verified Reviewer
04/08/2021
"batik silk scarf"





aristic, lovely, historic patterns, good weight, beautiful executed
Best Uses
- scarf in winter; shawl in summer
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04/08/2021
"batik, silk scarf perfect"





artistic serene
Best Uses
- shawl in summer; neck scarf in winter
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Verified Reviewer
04/08/2021
"silk batik shawl, one of a kind"





perfect harmony of colors, good weight
Best Uses
- scarf tucked into sweater in winter
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Verified Reviewer
03/23/2021
"Beautiful! Matches everything!!"





Great gift item. Well received!
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Verified Reviewer
03/11/2021
"Silk shaw"





Very pretty. Light and airy for summer nights
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Yuni uses traditional batik processes such as canting and stamping to create her unique designs. These techniques have been handed down for generations and are among the characteristics that distinguish the art of batik. The importance of this traditional Indonesian art was acknowledge with the 2009 inclusion of Indonesian Batik on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Yuni Kristina has received 11 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to purchase silk, canting tools, and batik stamps.
Since joining Novica, Yuni has seen steady growth in her workshop. She now provides work to other batik artisans to help produce her range of scarves and shawls.
Yuni has seen continuous growth in her textile project. She is now able to give jobs other batik artisans in her community.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Yuni is proud to be able to educate her children and wants them to have a great future.
Yuni has three young children and provides for their care.
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Yuni Kristina Silk batik shawls and scarves
"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."