Cacah Gori Archive Checkerboard Pillow — Black & White Size:60 x 60 PillowCacah Gori conceives a criss cross pattern as an adaptation of the traditional Javanese isen isen motif. A textured checkerboard motif is created with the weft floats weaving technique using two complimentary coloured threads. The first of the triple toned series is the brown and white pattern woven out of endemic Tuban brown cotton. Native to the Tuban region, kapas lowo or brown cotton takes a year to harvest, sometimes longer. The slow life cycle
- Tumbler height - 20 cm
It is made by Japanese 'Washi' or paper yarn on top of handwoven rayon fabric
naturally dyed
The base fabric is handwoven by backstrap loom weavers in Pak Fajar's house
The dominant brownish hue reminds us of the ever-present colour in traditional Javanese textiles
A pair of these fabrics are sewn together and lined with fringes to disguise stitches while creating a playful texture to the whole look
The dainty white dots resemble the isen-isen of kembang manggar batik — a type of flower craft decorating traditional festivities
Lajur Kereta is woven out of thinly striped patterns of lajuran
'Ondel-ondel' is a traditional art of puppetry in Betawi's culture and the papery texture of this runner celebrates the festivity of its crown
- 45 x 45 cm
Pundi Beras set of placemats adds a simple yet whimsical dimension for you to enjoy around the table
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