A SYMBOLIC RELATIONSHIP OF FLORA WITH BATIK & PUA KUMBU

I went to Borneo and fell in love with pua kumbu; the traditional hand-weaving textile of the ethnic Iban. The unique motifs and the way they wove the garment really inspires me. It reminds me of batik garment as well; the traditional clothing popularly used by the people from the East Coast of Malaysia. 
I observed that the most commonly used motifs for batik & pua kumbu pattern are flowers.The flowers I chose in this collection emphasized the method of pattern making; canting, block or weave.
Blooming Flowers II is a celebration of symbolic relationship between batik, pua kumbu and flowers in different representations of classic, modern, abstract and food-inspiration. Digitally & exclusively hand-drawn by the artisan.

Every scarves has its own story. 

Have a peak at the lookbook.