PAGISENJA - Kebaya Top
A contemporary Kebaya, inspired by heritage and designed for a fairer future. Imbued with the rich history of Indonesian culture, our Kebaya is an iconic piece to be worn and passed down through generations. An effortlessly flattering staple in your foundational wardrobe.
DETAILS
- A new heritage. Tailored with a fitted silhouette that follows your natural curves. Style yours formally with a Sylk Kain or casually layered over a tank with the KAPAS Wide Leg Pants.
- Breathable. Made of handwoven raw cotton, she gets softer the more you wear her. One try and you'll never want to go back to synthetic fabrics.
- Elevated details. Your top has hidden mother-of-pearl buttons, each collected and processed by hand in Makassar island.
- Plant dyed. Dyed in natural Indigo thirty times over four weeks to achieve the botanical black. As a herbal medicine, Indigo is a natural antiseptic and has a cooling effect on the skin.
Model wears size I. She is 170cm, EU size S.
STORY
PAGISENJA helps you simplify. Look closer and you'll see these beautiful lines and textures. Crafted through the Double Ikat technique, each is manually inserted by our master weaver. Taking 65 days, more than 10 processes and 12 artisans to craft, just for you. A ritual of care for the land, the community, and ourselves.
TRACEABILITY
HANDWOVEN | Central Java, Indonesia
STITCHED IN | Bali, Indonesia
NATURAL DYE | SweetIndigo™ + Mahogany Wood Bark
MATERIAL | 100% Raw Cotton
BUTTON | Mother-of-pearl from Makassar island, Indonesia
THREADS | Recycled Polyester
PACKAGING | Zero-Waste Pouch
Kapas Kebaya instantly becomes a favorite that I can dress up (as a kebaya) and down (as an outer). Its soft product is airy enough for tropical weather and sits perfectly on your body.
The piece I received was made by Ibu S. Aminah. Coincidentally, it is the same name as my great grandma!
This will become an heirloom in my family.
Dear Tressabel,
Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear how meaningful this piece has become for you. And how lovely to hear that you have a very special connection with Ibu S. Aminah, albeit a coincidental one!
I loved the feel and texture of my Canang dew kebaya. I put it on for my cousins wedding today and never felt super wonderful since the fabric feels totally divine. Thank you for it!!!!
I love how this kebaya can be dressed down but also up depending on how I pair it! If I want to wear this kebaya for something more laidback, I'd pair it with a pair of shorts and it still works! But if I want to wear it for a more ceremonial or formal event, this kebaya still does wonders too! I especially love just how soft and airy the fabric feels on my skin, which feels like second skin. This piece is so precious, I'd wear it with extra care. Considering it's handmade by Ibus, I treat this piece the way I would treat an artwork – with extra care, fondness and appreciation.
I am a returning customer and I love the delicacy of the craftsmanship. This piece In particularly
Hi Hoi Lee Suen,
Your continued support means the world to us, so thank you for purchasing this piece! So lovely to hear your input about the delicacy of this piece's craftsmanship, as it takes about a year for it to be produced! Thank you for appreciating the slow process <3
Lifetime Repair Guarantee
Clothing shouldn't be disposable. To help you live better with less, we provide care and repair services for life. Learn more about our Lifecycle Responsibility.
100% Plants
Made with your health in mind. Using only plant fibres and natural dyes, your SukkhaCitta piece lets your skin breathe. Better for you, our Ibus, and Mother Earth.
12 Families Supported
Our radical traceability means you know exactly why and how something was made. Changing lives by providing living wages while keeping indigenous cultures alive.