A Story of Connection

Known also as the "rainbow textile" for its vivid, kaleidoscopic colours. This textile is a symbol of unity; when families or community members create jumputan, the process is said to symbolise unity, interconnectedness, and the strong bonds between people.

Spiritual Roots

In the palaces of Central Java, the Jumputan textile held an important status. The specific designs, colors, and combination of techniques used to craft each cloth carried symbolic meaning for the rituals in which they were worn.

Its design draws inspiration from cosmic harmony. The repeating floral or geometric motifs represents the balance between humans, nature, and the divine; for example, in places like Palembang, Sumatra, their pattern of Jumputan is inspired by the stars.

By wearing specific motifs, the people symbolically visualise prayers for a harmonious and virtuous life.

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Textile Diversity

Jumputan has evolved uniquely across the archipelago. From a technique brought into Indonesia's port cities in the 7th Century, every island has its own interpretation of the textile.

Indonesia is home to over 300 tribes with distinct traditions and ways of life; each of these worlds inspiring its own patter of Jumputan. From Sumatra to Bali, the result is an infinite spectrum of colour and a testament to Indonesia's diversity and creativity.

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Jumputan is not merely an aesthetic object but a "wearable prayer" intended to invite blessings.

Our Jumputan Collection

In ancient times, the Jumputan textile was used for carrying objects or as an accessory for traditional Javanese dances. Now, we've designed it for contemporary life. Made with absorbent fabric that is sure to be breezy and keep you comfortable and cool during hot summer days.

The process of creating Jumputan brings the community together. It begins by tying stones and objects into geometric patterns on a cloth, dyeing, drying and painting details again and again. It's this process, which requires 2-3 artisans per cloth, that forms bonds between makers, who share stories, gossip and creative vision.

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"Jumputan"

Our Jumputan is made in the city of Surakarta, also known as "Solo", in Central Java. It uses a combined method of tie dye & "tritik" where the artisan isolates parts of the cloth by tying small stones before dipping it in dye & drying. The final step involves painting every dot individually in multiple colours.

Designed to mimic the geometric beauty of nature and the sky, each piece is mapped out in pencil to ensure harmony and symmetry. In some parts of our textiles, you can see where the artisan has drawn the circles in pencil to guide their design.

Re-imagining Jumputan

Jumputan was and still is, a textile used in ceremonies and rituals across Indonesia. Today, we pay homage to this heritage by designing pieces that can be worn for any occasion - from the casual to the special. Pieces you can wear whatever your plans, so that you can carry its spiritual blessings, wherever you go.

Ayu Dress | Delima

Ayu Dress | Delima

Ayu Dress | Delima

£129.00 GBP
£129.00 GBP
Volume II "Sepoi Sepoi"

Volume II "Sepoi Sepoi"

"Sepoi Sepoi" in Javanese language refers to the art of enjoying the... 

Volume II "Sepoi Sepoi"

We keep it limited on purpose

Not to gatekeep, but so the work stays special. Drops over seasons. Stories over inventory.

When you see it, you just know there’s something special about it.

From Indonesia, with love.

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