Step out in conscious style with the oversized Ema tote. She is is your everyday go to, from city to beach in up-cycled leather, canvas and lined with up-cycled ikat textiles in the deepest earthy hues.
Featuring an inside zip and wide straps for extra comfort.
One of a kind.
The Pahikung Collection
Introducing the Pahikung Collection from the forgotten island of Sumba, Indonesia designed by Bex Manners for R collective.
Pakihung also known as Songket are ancestral indigenous textiles of the nobility of the island.
At R collective we have been working intricately with the local communities bringing back traditional weaving techniques hand loomed over the course of 6 months using plant dyes then up-cycled with leather as reimagined One Of A Kind collectible bags.
Pahikung textiles are sophisticated and much more technically demanding to weave than most Ikat textiles.
It is a weaving technique used on horizontal back tension looms that employs supplementary warps to embellish textiles with an infinite range of geometric and zoomorphic designs, incorporating the rich iconography of the island.
Sumba is the only region in the entire Malay Archipelago where supplementary warp decoration has reached such a high degree of refinement.
We are proud to bring you this collection of intricate designs supporting local communities whilst preserving ancient craft and sharing indigenous wisdom as the Art of Slow, artisanal luxury.
“Pahikung textiles play a significant role in Sumbanese culture and traditions. They are more than just fabrics but are symbolic representations of the island’s rich history, beliefs, and values.” Bex Manners
