Parang Motif Batik Cotton Cushion Covers from Java (Pair) - Crimson Parang 2 inch Costa Rica's Chaverri Brothers create

Costa Rica's Chaverri Brothers create this magnificent and eye-catching bookmark

The small sculpture is carved and painted entirely by hand

3 cm H x 8

Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk works with local artisans to create the puzzle

He carves the panel from suar wood with admirable detailed artistry

Parang Motif Batik Cotton Cushion Covers from Java (Pair) - Crimson Parang 2 inch Costa Rica's Chaverri Brothers createMeaning 'blade' or 'dagger,' parang motifs are a traditional Indonesian design originally reserved for royalty. Promoting quality of life for its artisans, Java's Yayasan Usaha Mulia (YUM) presents this pair of cushion covers, crafted from cotton. Intricate parang motifs in crimson and ivory are added using the batik method, where a wax resist is stamped onto the fabric before it is treated with dye. Each cover opens with a zipper for inserting a