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About this item: Java's Wahyu Sulistiani designs a trendy tote that also folds and zips up, ideal to keep in the handbag. Working with batik techniques on cotton, Sulistiani selects the parang sekar pisang motif in a palette of red, blue, green and cream hues. The parang sekar pisang blends two legendary motifs, the parang or dagger, once reserved for Javanese sultans, and the sekar pisang or banana flower.
Bag: 15.0" H x 11.75" W x 4.9" D
Handles: 19.75" L x 1.0" W
Drop length: 9.0" from strap to bag
Folded: 6.0" H x 5.0" W x 0.8" DFeatures a zipper closure

About our Artist: People know me as someone who is always keen to learn new things and new techniques. I was born on June 1st, 1973 in Bojonegoro, East Java and I come from a loving family who taught me that I must work hard if I want to succeed in life. Now I am married and we have a lovely daughter. In 2000, after graduating from high school, I worked at a hotel in Singaraja for a couple of years. Still trying to look for a better life, I moved to Denpasar where I met Ms. Yumiko, a Novica featured artisan, and I began to work at her batik workshop. I wasn't only working, I was also learning how to make top quality batik, as well as how to contact suppliers and how to sell. One of my greatest learning experiences was when Ms Yumiko received a large order through Novica. We had to apply ourselves, be smart, calculate pricing and time. We got to know what we were capable of achieving considering the time we had to complete the order! I was so happy when we received this order though, because it meant a good financial bonus to take home for my family. Now I have my own...

• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.75 x 5 x 6 inches; 2.72 ounces
• Department ‏ : ‎ Womens
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2012
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NOVICA
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Indonesia