NOVICA Artisan Handmade Wood Batik Coasters Black Cream Holder Set of 6 Ivory Indonesia Tableware Barware [ 0.4in H x 3.5in Diam. Standbase 3.5in H x 4.5in W x 3in D] ' Parang' Set of 6

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Gunadi of Java presents a set of six round wadang wood coasters with matching holder. Black and cream with dark red accents, the wood coasters and holder have been batiked in the Parang motif, representing a knife, dagger, and blade, that originally was reserved for Javanese royalty.Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will varyAbout our Artist: 'I was born in 1981 in a village near Yogyakarta, a city which is rich in art and culture. In Java, arts and crafts are typically used in custom events and batik art is closely associated with traditional ceremonies. My parents taught me about working hard to follow my dreams and to always think positive, to be wise and help others. The spirit of an entrepreneur grew within me, and I decided to resign from the company where I worked. The wood batik artisans in my village were unemployed, as the company where they worked was closed. Most of them are women, and I began organizing them. Now, they can work at home and have more time for their families. We work on wood with manual tools for the batik process which is time-consuming. We craft wood batik ornaments, accessories and decor with the best quality we can, and incorporate our traditional batik culture into our designs. By joining Novica, I hope people around the world will know better about us and our Javanese batik culture.'

• Size: Coasters (6): 0.4 in. H x 3.5 in. Diam.; Holder: 3.5 in. H x 4.5 in. W x 3 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Gunadi to craft this item
• Product info: Wadang wood