Fair Trade Batik Silk Patterned Blue Shawl, "Java Starlight"
Product ID: 185303
by Yuni Kristina:


Inspired by Java's legendary batik art tradition, Yuni Kristina designs a spectacular silk shawl in cool blue. She adapts the traditional ceplok pattern, which allows for a series of motifs such as stars or flowers, to appear within squares forming an admirable trellis effect.
- 60 grams
- 0.1 lbs
- 201 cm L x 54 cm W
- 79" L x 21.25" W
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
Reviews by Customers

Verified Reviewer
10/12/2020
"Great for both personal use and gifting."





Gorgeous scarf. It has that luxurious feel of a high quality silk. Beautiful hand painted design, this scarf adds up a glamorous touch to any outfit.
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Verified Reviewer
08/11/2017
"Beautiful work"





This is just gorgeous. Somehow it seems bigger than I expected. But that is good. Now I want another pattern
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Verified Reviewer
05/16/2017
"Love this!"





I ordered this to wear to my son's wedding so you can imagine that I am being super picky. I received it yesterday and I'm thrilled! The colors are rich, the fabric light and soft, the craftsmanship is excellent. Thank you to the artisans who are making these scarves/shawls. I will think of you when I wear this.
Best Uses
- light enough to use as a scarf, large enough to use as a shawl, works well wrapped around hips
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Verified Reviewer
05/10/2017
"Gorgeous"





This shawl is beautiful. It arrived beautifully folded, in a lovely gift pouch. This is a gift, which I'm sure my mother will love! I should have ordered 2!
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Mother
- Occasion: Mother's Day

Verified Reviewer
09/28/2017
"Beautiful shawl"





The color and texture are just beautiful. Very happy with my shawl.
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Verified Reviewer
07/13/2017
"Pretty scarf"





Gorgeous colors
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Verified Reviewer
02/06/2021
"Very simple yet elegant"





Exactly as pictured, very flowy, and pretty.
Best Uses
- every day, decorate purse, gift
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Verified Reviewer
01/16/2021
"The Best Scarf/ Shawl"





This is my go to gift! It?s colors are gorgeous. It?s lightweight and can be worn as a scarf or a shawl. The colors enhance every complexion and it can be dresses up or with a tee shirt for casual wear. I?ve given several as gifts and the recipients wear them all the time!
Best Uses
- Gift
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Verified Reviewer
01/16/2021
"This is one of my favourite schawls"





It is thinner than i thought it would be but still not to thin to be fragile (for people like me anyway, who tend to get fragile materials damaged no matter how much we try to look after them) and its nice on a cool summer evening or over a jumper in winter (not that i have had any such weather to try it yet). I love brown but wanted some colour as well, that was not to bright so while brown looks good with colours like white it matches much more . And the material feel beautiful and soft.
Best Uses
- Over a dress to add colour or cover your shoulders n the evening breeze, over just about anything
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Verified Reviewer
01/09/2021
"Elegant!"





It is subdued enough to go with everything!
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Verified Reviewer
01/04/2021
"Luxurious and comforting"





This silk scarf is so beautiful. It feels like a caress. Soft and light, I am so pleased with this purchase!
Best Uses
- Great with denim or suited-up with a work wordrobe
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Verified Reviewer
11/30/2020
"Lovely"





Gorgeous work.
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Yuni uses traditional batik processes such as canting and stamping to create her unique designs. These techniques have been handed down for generations and are among the characteristics that distinguish the art of batik. The importance of this traditional Indonesian art was acknowledge with the 2009 inclusion of Indonesian Batik on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Yuni Kristina has received 11 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to purchase silk, canting tools, and batik stamps.
Since joining Novica, Yuni has seen steady growth in her workshop. She now provides work to other batik artisans to help produce her range of scarves and shawls.
Yuni has seen continuous growth in her textile project. She is now able to give jobs other batik artisans in her community.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Yuni is proud to be able to educate her children and wants them to have a great future.
Yuni has three young children and provides for their care.


Yuni Kristina Silk batik shawls and scarves
"My mother is my inspiration. She and I still design together, especially the floral and bird motifs that are typical in Pekalongan batik."