DestinAsian – August 01, 2019

(C. Jardin) #1
TULOLA A partnership between
Indonesian-American designer Sri
Luce Rusna and actress-turned-
princess Happy Salma, Tulola majors
on preserving and rediscovering
traditional Indonesian craftsmanship.
Distinctively local pieces on display in
its Seminyak store include a range of
subeng, or intricate Balinese earrings
with decorative backs, as well as
a lovingly curated and refurbished
selection of vintage archipelago
jewelry. From Tulola’s own collection,
sculptural art pieces mesmerize,
particularly crown-like chokers
inspired by coral or ferns, exuberant
long gold earrings and ear cuffs,
and bright brooches and hair pieces.
Alternatively, opt for more classically
restrained pieces in a choice of
silver and gold (2 Jl. Cendrawasih;
shoptulola.com).

ULUWATU LACE The lace blouse
known as the kebaya has a long
heritage on Bali, and local artisans

have been crafting cutwork
lace on bamboo frames since
time immemorial. Uluwatu Lace
incorporates traditional patterns into
breezy white garments for men and
women, pretty table linen and bed
sets, and even wedding dresses.
Women’s nightwear is particularly
lovely, from simple slips with lace
trim through to shorts and singlets
combos, while men’s linen pants are
a tropical classic. There are stores
across the island, including in Sanur,
Seminyak, and Ubud (uluwatu.co.id).

BUNGALOW LIVING Long before
Canggu started to boom as a tourist
destination, New Zealand–born
photographer Giovanna Aryafara
had established her Bungalow
Living brand here. Its current digs
encompass a café-cum-retail space,
a homewares store, and a wholesale
outlet. Inspired by Aryafara’s
travels as a buyer in India, Nepal,
Myanmar, and Bali, the boho-luxe

homewares range focuses on soft
furnishings but extends to bags,
hats, purses, stationery, lamps,
bowls, table settings, and even
furniture. The unique prints on the
cushions, throws, quilts, and bed
runners are designed and made on
Bali and run from vibrant tropicals to
Mediterranean-inspired Zen (35A Jl.
Pantai Berawa; bungalowlivingbali
.com).

LIMITED EDITION Also in
Canggu, this dark, effortlessly cool
boutique showcases the wealth of
contemporary fashion talent on the
island; it feels more like something
you’d find in an edgy East London
neighborhood than in sun-kissed
Indonesia. Sandra Assiego, the driving

Clockwise from
left: A café corner
at the Bungalow
Living showroom;
the Sanur branch
of Uluwatu Lace;
Tulola’s Birds at
Twilight brooch.

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