NOVICA Women’s Teal Batik Floral Lightweight Robe, Green Baliku’

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About this item: Stars glimmer as they drift in a pale green Balinese sea. Named baliku, this handsome batik pattern by Desak Nyoman Parwati means “this is my Bali.” It takes shape in a delightful robe featuring a flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt. The robe has on-seam pockets on both sides. This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you.
Robe: 51.0″ Length (from high-point shoulder) x 45.0″ Bust/chest x 27.5″ Sleeve (center neck to cuff)
Belt: 79.0″ L x 1.6″ W

Hand wash or machine wash on gentle cycle
Use mild detergent only
Comfortably fits women’s size M – XL
Color and/or motif may vary slightly

About our Artist: My name is Desak Nyoman Parwati and I was born in Bali on October 3 1972. I learned how to make batik from Desak Putu Nithi, in 1989. When I worked with her, she taught me many things about textiles and hand-painting batik. The thing I like about her is her dedication to her work and her concern for the people working with her. On March 5, 2000, I started my own art workshop. I create various kind of dresses from hand-painting batik textiles. I get the inspiration from the model magazines. I take some designs I like from magazines and adapt them to the Indonesian culture. I work with rayon, cotton, linen, and crinkle cloth to make the dresses. For the coloring I use sulfur and remasol color. I have built my career step by step. I started by asking my neighbors to come to my place to…