The reversible ikat sling bag is one of Rebecca's everyday go to's. From city to beach, day to night, work to play she is slouchy, modern, comfortable and uniquely versatile. Cow hide up-cycled leather lined with a contemporary naturally dyed hand loomed stripe textile, hand made by our indigenous communities in the remote island of Sumba and finished in Bali by our master leather makers.
featuring a deep zip pocket. Limited edition in this colourways of 3. Available now.
The multicultural nature of Indonesia has produced a rich civilisation. Among many cultural and artistic achievements the diverse textile traditions stand out. Ikat fabric has been classified by UNESCO as an intangible world heritage.Yet these traditions are vulnerable and are in danger of dying due to the fragile lands, remote areas and lack of food and sanitation.
Ikat meaning to “bind” or “tie” is a resist-dyeing technique whereby the pattern of the finished fabric is determined by the dying of the threads before they are woven. There are over 52 steps to make an Ikat textile each taking up to a year to make.
