NOVICA Handmade Silk Batik Fan Black Metallic Wood Indonesia Accessories Patterned 'Black Bali Glory'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Cream arabesques swirl across ebony silk in a glorious design from Melati's Collection. Created in batik, the motifs cover a feminine fan. The silk on the fan is only a small part of a larger textile with a complete motif. Thus motifs and color could vary slightly. Open: 9.0" H x 16.5" W x 0.8" D Closed: 0.6" H x 9.0" W x 1.2" D Box: 1.8" H x 9.75" W x 1.0" DColor(s) may vary slightlyMotif(s) may vary slightlyArrives in silk gift boxAbout our Artist: I was born in 1976 in a village where people preserve their traditional culture. Art has always been a part of my family, as my mother is a dancer. When I was little, I learned to dance. As times passed and I got older, I started a new career as a painting model in 1995, and the next year I played a part in a television mini series. It was a true story of romance that happened in Ubud between Don Antonio Blanco, a European painter, and Ni Ronji, a dancer and model. They lived a happy life until death tore them apart. Working as a model, dancer and actress has enabled me to travel to a number of countries. One day in 2001, I met a man from Wina, Austria, who had been living in Bali for several years. His name is Georg Erhart. His appreciation of, and respect for, Balinese art and culture made me fall in love with him. It was very important for me that my relationship was with a person who understands and respects my beliefs and culture. Even though I married a foreigner, I never wanted to part from my traditions. However, loving my own culture very much doesn't stop me from learning about others, and I learned lots of new things from Georg. My mother loves to wear batik textiles and she has a large collection of very old batiks. I became even more fascinated

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Melati's Collection to craft this item
• Exceptional quality: Crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come
• Product details: 100% silk and pinewood