Susanna Tjokro
Kids Fashion with A Touch of Designer
Bubble Girl’s clothes, from cute, colourful shorts and jumpsuits to luxurious, full-length gowns will make most (if not all) little girls and their mothers go gaga. Its eponymous boutique is, indeed, packed with all things beautiful for little darlings, and among its eclectic mix of merchandise, there is something for everyone. Bubble Girl’s tagline, as
Betawi Store Telling Stories Of Jakarta
Through its goods on display, such as colourful souvenirs, traditional food and drinks, clothes as well as furniture, Betawi Store, which is located inside a traditional Betawi house, showcases the cultural richness of Betawi people (the term Betawi is derived from Batavia, the official name given to Jakarta by the Dutch during the colonial era).
The Futuristic Aesthetic of Byo
Tommy Ambiyo Tedji is known as a designer who has the remarkable ability to think outside the box. Through his unconventional products, distinctive in their aesthetic, from clutches to apparel, he shows people that futuristic items are not unwearable pieces with bizarre looks. Tommy’s devotion to innovation makes his beautiful goods stand out in a
Showcasing The Beauty of Hand-Woven Baduy Textiles
LEKAT apparel stands out among other Indonesian fashion brands for its uniqueness. It consistently uses beautiful hand-woven Baduy cloth, which is not as prominently known among Indonesians and foreigners, unlike other Indonesian traditional fabrics, such as Javanese batik. LEKAT brought Baduy textiles closer to an international audience when it showcased its collection at London Fashion
G&B: For the Love of Batik and Music
In the crowded guitar market, G&B’s beautiful, handmade goods stand out from the others for their uniqueness. G&B is famous for its electric and bass guitars, which are adorned with batik patterns. Those batik motifs are painstakingly created by using the age-old, time-consuming process that is used in making traditional hand-drawn batik tulis textiles, which
Topiku: Converting Discarded Items into Unique Hats
Christmas is around the corner. Those who want to shop for a good cause, check out topiku.co, a social enterprise which offers cool hats – one would never guess that the handmade products are made entirely from up-cycled and recycled items. Photos courtesy of Topiku The founding of Topiku (“my hat” in Indonesian) stems from
Kaminari, Premium Handcrafted Scented Botanical Candle
February is here and romance is in the air. For many people – though not every one would agree – the warm glow and pleasant smell produced by scented candles set the mood for romance. Photo courtesy of Kaminari/NOW!JAKARTA In the rather crowded market of Indonesian perfumed candles, which is filled by imported and locally-made
Anymo Essential, The World’s Thinnest Guitar
In the crowded guitar market, Anymo Essential ultra thin guitars (only 8 mm) which have received a warm response at South by Southwest 2017 in the U.S., Salone del Mobile 2017 in Italy and Marche international du disque et de l’edition musicale 2018 in France— stand out for their unique features. Anymo Essential’s founder Raka
Light Craft: Unconventional Rattan Christmas Trees & Christmas Ball Lights
Looking for an unconventional Christmas tree which is distinctive in its aesthetic? Check out Light Craft’s distinctively unique rattan Christmas tree, which surely would be a conversation piece! Also, jazz up your Christmas and New Year parties with various Light Craft’s products, such as colourful handmade thread ball lights, little fancy feather lights and splendid