Island Crafts
Ate grass and leather handbag, 'Spring Butterfly'
A butterfly brings beauty to this spring green handbag. Ketut Wida Haryat shapes the image with iron studs and adds a base of finely-woven ate grass. A durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia, ate is said to last 100 years.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ate grass handbag, 'Boxy Bag' (large)
Working in tightly-woven ate grass, Ketut Wida Haryat creates a beautiful handbag. Its rectangular shape is contemporary and sophisticated. A durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia, ate is said to last 100 years.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Jenaka II, ' table runner
Soft earth tones and dramatic bands of texture define this exceptional table runner by Liem Hauw.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ate grass handbag, 'Summer Scallops'
A scalloped edge adds whimsy to an informal summer handbag. Ketut Wida weaves the piece by hand from ate grass, a durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia. Dried and treated extensively, the fiber is burnished to accentuate its natural tones.
Merchant: NOVICA
Stoneware tea set, 'Hibiscus Leaves' (set for 2)
Price: $47.66*
(NOVICA)
Hibiscus leaves appear on sleek ceramic, evoking verdant islands caressed by tropical breezes. Tat Yan Soo creates an exquisite tea set for two. The teapot features a leaf-shaped lid and rattan handle. Crafted in stoneware and high fired, the set brings Balinese beauty to teatime.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cushion covers, 'Spice Islands' (pair)
Price: $29.95*
(NOVICA)
Ikat cloth in warm cinnamon hues become cushion covers with decorative stitching. A fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving, ikat is a traditional Indonesian textile form. This handsome pair comes from Balinese designer Ayu Allmas.
Merchant: NOVICA