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Indonesian Batik!
Indonesia as such a diverse and colourful land is reflected in batik. Each of the islands, often provinces, has its own motifs, colours and fabric patterns. The choice of fabrics used is often linked to religious rituals and ceremonies.Batik is an ancient fabric wax-resist dyeing tradition of Java, Indonesia. The biggest place famous for batik production is Yogyakarta, where the tradition dates back to the 12th century.Similarly the batik we use in Coconesia comes from one of the oldest factories in the heart of Yogyakarta. When choosing colours and patterns, we often consult with designers who are up to date with colour trends. We often rely on our own opinion…
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Adoption package reward
Thanks to you, our dear customers, who bought our adoption package, we were able to buy for our artisans new machines. And what a happy day that was. So far we raised around 200 usd, from 20 palm adoption and for that money we bought new sew machine for cutting wood, grinder and safety products like glasses and masks for our artisans. Marta and Danica visited them last week to give them the machines and they were so grateful. It’s a small step maybe, but very important as with this action we help them stay focused in working with natural resources and not look for other job. It also helps…
