Borneo Chic brings tradition from frontier areas to bustling cities of Indonesia. The products are the works of over 300 indigenous Dayak artisans, mostly women, who live in and around the forest of Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. Borneo Chic showcases the creative talent of indigenous weavers whose craft risks extinction due to forest loss and lack of appreciation and value of their art. The collection highlight stories of meanings and beliefs behind indigenous traditions while presenting sustainable products traced from mountain to metropolis.
A beautifully designed "Ikat" weaving, with the Perahu motif. The motif is a traditional mode of transportation for waterways across the island of Borneo to the forests or other villages....
The Batang Pakis motif seen in this shawl represents fortune. In ancient times, Pakis was a common vegetable consumed by the ancestors to meet their nutritional needs. Material: Cotton Size:...
The natural material used in this classic wallet is called Bemban. It is reed that thrives even in water and this is why it is also found growing in the...
This mini wallet is made of a natural material called Bemban. It is reed that thrives even in water, which is why it is also found growing in the buffer...
The Tiang Bekurung motif in this scarf, is a traditional design that shows the support and protection of the home. It protects its residents, both human and animal, as well...
This beautiful shawl with a Tiang Kebok motif, shows off the traditional side of Indonesia. This motif has a message to men that, if you build a household or get...
A beautifully hand-made scarf with Tiang Kebok motif. This scarf gives you a feeling of protection as it represents men building a household or getting married and being the protector...
This comfortable shawl will always keep you warm, with its beautiful design and motif. This motif is called Tiang Bekurung, translating to a boxed and covered pillar, symbolizing protection. It...
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