Loving right Now - Local EDIT
Loving Local, Buying Local and Supporting Local is a philosophy that has started to gain momentum in Jakarta, which we think is great. Studies show that communities who support local, 'encourage the uniqueness of communities, reduce environmental impact, create jobs, promote a sense of community and encourage local prosperity'.
With those psotivie thoughts in mind, we welcome you to our Loving right Now - Local EDIT edition.
Today we bring you a collection of our favourite local brands, artisans and products. This is our second Loving right Now feature, and in particular it focuses on; pieces and products that are handmade and crafted by both emerging and longstanding artisans, using modern and age-old techniques and natural materials from around the archipelago.
We believe that supporting and buying local where we can is a 'good thing'. We like to choose pieces for the home that are unique to Indonesia, and are always curious to learn about the artisan and the story behind their work. Window shopping also provides wonderful opportunities for us to connect with the local people, their culture and unique communities.
We hope you enjoy today's Home & Design EDIT. As always we enjoy hearing from you. Do leave a comment after the post or send us an email at hello@ajourneybespoke.com. We would love to hear your thoughts on 'Loving Local, Buying Local and Supporting Local' wherever 'Local' is for you.
Local Ceramics
Wheelthrown bowls by Ayu Larasati
Wheelthrown glazed mugs by Ayu Larasati
Handmade ceramic glazed cups and saucers by Ayu Larasati
Pitcher and hand moulded mugs found at The Artisan's Table
Ceramic jar water pitcher by Cayenne Home
Black and white spot ceramic plate found at OBJECT LIVING
Traditional Indonesian motif on ceramic bowl by Pekunden Pottery. Wooden fork and spoon from Lucy's Batik
Organic forms bowl from a local Bazaar
Ceramic glazed spoons and mini plates by Semaya Clay found at a local bazaar
Super sweet handmade ceramic cat plates by Semaya Clay, found at a local bazaar
Handmade ring dish by Semaya Clay, spotted at a local bazaar
Local Basketware, Textiles & Wood
Rattan and water hyacinth natural basket by Cayenne Home
Shibori cushion by Motiff Made in Cayenne Home basket. The fabric in this cushion is created using a modified version of a traditional Japanese Shibori technique. Each piece is unique. We love that!
Hand printed COMMUNE HEX cushion by LOOM found at Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace and basket by Cayenne Home
Chevron cushion and basket by Cayenne Home
Handwoven baskets from Kalimantan and sourced at The Artisan's Table. Perfect for storing bathroom supplies such as shampoo, sunscreen and moisturizer bottles.
Tall basket handmade by local artisans in Kalimantan from The Artisan's Table. A practical and cool bathroom 'hold all',
Wooden pizza board by La Vida HOME LIVING found at a local Bazaar
Chic & Darling - 'Banana' cotton tea towel
Tulisan tea towel - 'Love Letter of Roro Mendut' in Teal Mint
Wooden spoons from a local bazaar and Lucy's Batik
Wooden tongs from Älska and spoons from local bazaars and Lucy's Batik
Wooden painted Durian by Le Souq
A collection of wooden painted Durians by Le Souq. They make great gifts and are a fun way to keep the kids' stationery neat and tidy!
Bamboo deer from Feliz, Cilandak
Reclaimed timber placemat by Le Souq, fork and spoon from Lucy's Batik
Yogyakarta batik bag and Dam Das, a traditional children's game (like Chinese checkers) found at a local Bazaar. They both make great gifts.
Yogyakarta batik drawstring bag and wooden boxed Dominos found at a local Bazaar
Yogyjakarta cotton batik bag found at a local Bazaar. Perfect for storing IT chargers and equipment when travelling.
Children's cotton drawstring batik bags by Duduk. A fun library bag!
Rattan basket with batik motif from Lucy's Batik. The perfect gift for a child to use as a sewing kit. Simple sewing supplies can be easily found at Pasar Mayestik.
Rattan basket with batik motif from Lucy's Batik
Local Copper and Tin
Nesting trays made from hammered copper from Cayenne Home. Wooden spoon from a local Bazaar.
Pressed tin tray from Pasar Mayestik
Where to source our Loving right Now - Local EDIT products
Älska
Jl. Cipete Raya No. 7D
Cipete
You can read more about Älska at our Stop Spots to Stop on Jl. Cipete Raya South Jakarta post. You can find it here.
Ayu Larasati
Instagram: Ayu Larasati
Cayenne Home
Jl. Kemang Selatan 8 No. C2
Jakarta
Instagram: Cayenne Home
The face behind Cayenne Home is Dewi Haliman. Dewi shared her story with us on designing and establishing Cayenne Home. The full story and our interview with Dewi is here.
Chic & Darling
Web: Chic & Darling
Some of their products can also be found at the The Goods Dept Pondok Indah and Ethnicraft
Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace
Jl. Kemang Selatan Raya No. 99A
Jakarta
Web: Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace
Duduk
Duduk products can be found at Alun Alun outlets in Grand Indonesia, Lippo Mall Kemang Village.
Facebook: Duduk
Feliz
Jl. Cilandak Tengah 3, No. 3
Jakarta
Jakarta Bazaars
Local Women's Associations advertise on their websites.
LA Vida HOME LIVING
Plaza 88, Ground floor
Jl. Kemang Raya No.88
Jakarta
Le Souq
Inside KOI restaurant building
Jl. Kemang Raya No. 72
Jakarta
Web: Le Souq
We have a 'jam packed' post about Le Souq and its founder Mira Noordhoek Hegt on the blog. Mira is a local Jakarta homeware identity whose hot pink rabbits in her shop window enticed me here...You can read the full story here.
LOOM
Some LOOM products can be found at Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace, The Goods Dept Pondok Indah Mall 2, Pacific Place and Lotte Shopping Avenue
Web: LOOM
Lucy's Batik
Retail Store is located in Lippo Mall, 2nd floor, Kemang Village.
Jakarta
Web: Facebook
Motiff Made
Jl. Cipete Raya 9
Jakarta
Whatsapp for opening times: +62 816 1913002
Motiff Made features on our Stop Spots to Stop on Jl. Cipete Raya post. You can find it here.
OBJECT LIVING
Jl. Kemang Timur No. 47
Jakarta
Pasar Mayestik
Jl. Tebah 3
Gunung Village, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Pasar Mayestik is one of our favourite Jakarta markets. A visit here beats the glossy malls any day! We've included everything you need to know about this must-visit pasar on the blog. It is waiting for you here.
Pekunden Pottery
Bregas Harrimardoyo potter and craftsman
Email: bregas@pekunden.or.id
Instagram: Pekunden Pottery
Bregas is a member of Meet the Makers Indonesia organising team
Semaya Clay
Linda: +62 0811 185615
Linda's ceramics can be found at Local Jakarta Bazaars. Or check out her Instagram.
Tulisan
Retail stores in Dharmawangsa Square - The City Walk and Plaza Senayan
A range of their products can also be found at the Goods Dept Pacific Place, Pondok Indah and Lotte Shopping Avenue Kuningan
Web: Tulisan
Words: Liz McClean Photography: a journey bespoke