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Nerd Up
Today is Soil Day! And to celebrate, I want to introduce you to Mama Yundri, one of our MAMA TANAH (“Soil Mothers”)...
We all know what’s happening this Friday, but in case you didn’t, maybe these two keywords will help you recall: Friday and Frenzy, plus it's...
REGENERASI: From Soil, For Soil™ has officially started in Plaza Indonesia, our newest pop-up location until May 2025! We commemorated...
Since Day 1, we have had a No-Plastic Policy for our packaging and shipping at SukkhaCitta. Unfortunately, this is easier...
True power comes from owning our story. At each point in our lives, we will face a choice. To continue...
Very excited to see Ruth Porat, Chief of Investment from Google Alphabet Inc., wearing and representing our Ibus' work during her...
What I wear feels like my armor – my tool to face the day. Some days, you need just a...
Something happened during my field trip recently that moved me deeply. It was an incredibly powerful reminder of why we...
Starting our Birthday Month this August 2024, we’re treating you to an exclusive gift with purchase while stocks last. We...
When was the last time a total stranger did something kind for you? Or maybe you witnessed a random act of...
Today, we received such a thrilling news from a member of our community in the US – that he had spotted...
Here in Indonesia, the monsoon season is in full force. After a long drought last year, it feels like life...
Sometimes it’s okay to remain neutral. Like do you really wanna get involved when your in-laws are fighting over the color...
In 2024, we go beyond planting trees. Trees are amazing. They provide us with oxygen, filter the air, store carbon...
It’s hard for me to feel positive these days.Every time I open the news, it feels like everything is going...
I came to COP28 mainly to make progress on early coal retirement issues. Because our Java-Bali electricity grid is producing...
Creating something new, turning ideas into reality, sitting with our own imagination, envisioning a different world, paving the way to...
As we enter October, I want to take this time to look back and reflect on the month before. September...
When working with our Ibus, we learn a lot from their way of life, which is different from ours in...
This is the second time Denica joins Endgame with former Indonesian Minister of Trade and visiting scholar at Stanford University,...
As we celebrate #7YearsofChangingLives, things have never felt harder. Yes, we did achieve some major milestones – yet the last...
A new way of thinking about how we buy. _ We are drowning in clothes. Every year, a staggering...
How can fashion achieve its climate targets by 2030? What’s clear is that just one company doing it is not...
Meet the women that makes your clothes so meaningful. Through living wage and access to education, we are changing lives...
Every end of the year, Bertram and I retreat from the busy-ness of life. To look back and reflect -...
Instead of making ourselves the "next China" or the "next Singapore", we need to decolonise and rebuild our Indonesian identity...
For this year’s World Cotton Day, we look back at one of the world’s biggest socio-political movements—that happened to have...
It felt like entering an oasis. My perpetually busy mind slowly dissipated. Turning into a childlike awe, as I walked...
We've lost touch. With where the things we buy come from. And the true cost our choices have on the...
What does salt, clove and a cow have to do with your clothes? Well, as it turns out quite a...
Did you ever take a day just for yourself?As a recovering type-A, I find it really hard to let go....
When it became clear that COP26 wouldn’t really get us anywhere, I set out to write an article about simple...
Image Source: Fashion Revolution. 120 million trees disappear into clothing every year. And it’s on track to double in the...
Hey guys, this is Denica. I just came back from a fieldtrip and wanted to share what I saw on...
Whenever you hear climate change, your clothes are probably the last thing that come to mind. It seems to be...
Rivers have been major drivers of human civilisation. It’s where tribes would settle and thrive – fishing, trading and cultivating...
When was the last time you looked up to the stars? It’s one of my favorite things to do when...
It seems like everyday, everything we buy is being marketed as sustainable. But who really walks the talk? Consider this. Company...
I often get asked why ethical fashion costs more. Some tell me they love our pieces but the price is just a bit...
Ideas are something really fragile. They need time to develop and grow; to be nurtured and protected. Against those who...
I'm the most unlikely person to talk about Korean movies, but last week (with a lot of convincing) I watched...
From plastic straws blocking the nose of an innocent sea turtle to tons of invisible microplastics reaching the oceans every...
I’ve shared a lot about the issue of synthetic dyeing, and today I’m inviting you to watch this powerful documentary...
Our #MadeRight clothes are built from connection, between you, our Ibus, and the Earth. Each is a reminder of how intertwined our...
Hi you, Yesterday was a really special day for us and our Ibus. It started with a chat from one of our...
Hey guys, Denica here :) Remember the story behind #MadeRight Mini? These small clothes with big impact were crafted to...
I will never forget the fear in her voice. That phone call with our Ibus in Gesikharjo back in March....
Sometimes it just all gets too much. My mind is filled with worries – fueled by a never ending stream...
Op-Ed written for Forbes Indonesia on building a world we believe in. Click here to read the piece. _ Over...
It started with a heartbreak. Working with villages directly, I knew from the very beginning that our Ibu-Ibu (Indonesian for...
Field Notes
Meet the women who make your clothes so meaningful! Through education and access to a living wage, your #MadeRight clothes...
Most women who make your clothes are hidden between complex layers of outsourcing. With virtually no legal framework to protect their...
I was holding on for dear life as our car slowly ascended the mountain slopes. Two hours ago, the paved...
It is already close to midnight when we finally arrive in East Java. We are tired from the five hour...
After our trip last month, we have been testing different initiatives in the village to find what works. This week,...
Every year, the souls of millions of hard-working husbands across the world are crushed around this special time of the...
Discover our team's favorite piece from the POWER Edit depending on their style, body shape, and preference in clothing. Very...
Our Embroidered Kebaya Vests are now available in three different colorways! With the latest SappanPink™ Lavender to enter the style...
Our longtime community member, Driando, also commonly known as the Tempeh Doctor, is often seen wearing the ANYAM Beskap on...
In April 2024, I embarked on my first solo trip to London and took the opportunity to field test my...
There are just so many ways you can style the ANGKASA Langit Square Scarf! Consider this your lookbook on the...
Eid Mubarak! Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid and a joyful celebration 💝 The time to celebrate...
Wonder how you can mix and match the new HARA pieces together? Especially with the earthy colorways that truly reflect...
We first met Atiit at our Mindful Styling Session in our flagship, where we bring communities interested to learn more...
Are you dreading that moment in the morning, when you open your closet and are greeted with a pile of...
Last time, we asked our followers on Instagram to DM us with any questions they might have for Ana, our...
About Our Sizing Hi, Ana here! We wanna help you find the right fit, rather than just the right size....
You’ve got enough to worry about with all the end of year plans coming up. So, we thought that preparing...
Bev, or more commonly known as @odetoless on Instagram, shows us how she’d style her favorite #MadeRight piece, the Little...
We get a lot of query from people interested in buying our #MadeRight pieces, but they first want to know what they...
Let these five points be your decision-making guide to creating the fewer, better wardrobe. Get to know your style. Start...
When Denica first explained Tumpang Sari to me, my mind was immediately transported into my 3rd grade classroom. Ceiling fan...
Hi, Ana here! Would like to share you my current favorite: the ANGKASA Knot Skirt! I'm inspired by sarung/sarong, a...
Last week, the German Medical Association suggested that citizens find or make a simple fabric mask when out in public...
In times like these, we all scramble for security, a feeling of safety. One obvious thing to cling to are...
For their most meaningful day, Irene and William wanted to celebrate the right way. Their wedding was purposely designed to...
For some, weddings are a dream come true. The day you’ve been waiting for all your life. You still remember...
For their most meaningful day, Amanda and Nara chose to honor their heritage by wearing traditional Indonesian Kebaya and Kain....
This entry is submitted by Dessy. She is wearing a custom TITIK Raw wedding dress with embroideries. Sebastian is wearing...
Hi Ayu! Congratulations on your wedding, it's as if we can feel all the emotions in the pictures. Tell us,...
Hi Tressabel! First of all, congratulations on your wedding. Please do share more about your love story. How did you...
Hey Putri! First of all congratulations !!! You guys look really happy and the pictures are heartwarming. How did you...
Dimas and I first met in 2012 through Instagram. I was captivated by his artwork and asked my cousin to...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Irma! Could you tell us a bit about yourself? Irma Astrid (IA): I run a communications consultancy...
The most auspicious hue from the Earth. Our rare red hue is crafted from the most delicate blend of three...
For generations, Sappan wood has been used in the Archipelago for its medicinal properties. This herbal medicine is believed to...
SweetIndigo™ is our signature plant dye that colors your favorite SukkhaCitta blue hues. From the lightest blue all the way to...
You know why we use natural dyes. But is using natural dyes always sustainable? It all depends on how it...
The roots of Batik are ancient and difficult to trace. No one knows exactly when, or where, people began to...
“Goodwill and love are actually around us. For Indonesia, for the people around us, and for nature itself." Gita Syahrani joins...
“In seeking equality, there needs to be representation." As a mother of twins, a principal architect, and co-initiator of a...
“What's the value of being smart if you aren't an honest person?” rhetorically asks Professor Winarno, also commonly known as...
“The ultimate fashion statement for me, which I write about is you go and buy something from a culture, buy...
““I learnt that knowing your enough is the true luxury in life."” As a mother, housewife, architect, and content creator,...
“People always equate goals to results, when actually the process itself can already be seen as a goal.” As we...
“No matter how small the role of that profession is when an output becomes part of an ecosystem, whether that...
“[SukkhaCitta] supports the villages as their "factories", not factories as the villages. That means they maintain the integrity of one...
“The most sustainable solution is going back to those items we already own. There's nothing more sustainable than that.” Environmental...
“I realize how rich Indonesia is and how this should actually be Indonesia's icon and branding on the world stage.”...
“What's amazing is when I decide to follow my heart and purpose, I feel whole.” As a content creator-turned-holistic practitioner,...
"I'm not only paying for the clothes but I'm paying for the optimism, the hopes, the smiles of the Ibus...
"We advocate something that others wouldn't possibly imagine – that others feel is impossible. Through a network of people and...
"In running the Tempeh Movement, we're trying to explore ways in which its form and values can be integrated in...
"Until the end of time, people would wear clothes. So, we should do it the right way." Feby Dayono or @febylous...
"(Tumpang sari) signifies how amazing our universe is, and the endless humility of nature." Happy Salma loves Indonesia's traditional crafts lives...
“I hope, one day we will arrive at the point where we don't need to protect the environment because that...
"(Sustainability is) not about ‘the nature’, it’s about us." Andini Effendi wants it all, and does it all. Starting as...
"At the end of the day, as humans, we’re all interconnected, one way or another." The former Puteri Indonesia...
"You know, it’s not just for you." Since joining PT MRT Jakarta, Silvia Halim has been the sole woman...
"This is not business as usual, this is a movement." SukkhaCitta Changemakers From a tiny seed for meaning, to a...
"There is so much wisdom in going back to the Earth." Folk musician Sandrayati Fay is a third-culture Indonesian....
"I think we need to move to a more circular model where a business sells not only products, but also care and...
"I think we need to move to a more circular model where a business sells not only products, but also care and...
"I'm learning to create meaning in my life." SukkhaCitta Changemakers From a tiny seed for meaning, to a global movement...
Hi Carina! So happy we’re finally doing this as I’ve been a huge fan of your work. First, can you...
“I’m from a small village. I didn’t go to high school, life as an artisan was never easy. But...
News
We are beyond thrilled to announce that SukkhaCitta has been recognized on the prestigious Vogue Business 2024 100 Innovators: Entrepreneurs...
For International Women’s Day 2024, we collaborate with LUMINE Singapore to share the value of reconnection. During an interview between...
Selvedge magazine was established by Polly Leonard whose passions and interests in the culture of cloth and textile led to...
As we bid farewell to 2023, we want to reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements, sustainable initiatives, and...
4,799. That’s the total number of trees you’ve helped plant this year through your purchases. That’s the number of trees...
Today in Paris, our founder Denica Riadini-Flesch received the honor of being awarded first place at the Cartier Women's Initiative...
We are honored to represent Indonesia for DBS Foundation's Social Enterprise Award. This unique program is one of its kind...
Around the world, people are feeling the heat fuelled by the climate crisis. With everything going on, it's been a tough...
Today, we had the honor to be invited to share SukkhaCitta's sustainable impact model with Ibu Sri Mulyani Indrawati, the Minister of...
Together, we made history. This Earth Month, we’re proud to be B-Corp certified! This global certification is awarded to companies...
We are humbled to receive the prestigious Sustainability Leadership Award from Common Objective. The first in Indonesia! Dedicated to building a...
OK - this is kinda a big deal: In the midst of navigating the difficulties of the second wave here...
Update: In August 2020, we shipped another 700 masks to East Nusa Tenggara thanks to your support. I was holding...
Not all natural dyes are equal You've heard how dirty the way your clothes are made - so you wonder...
Ok, I know there is a lot going on in the world right now. But it is time for a...
We entered the new decade with an unexpected honour!World renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who is also in the Board of...
Together with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, we proudly open our first exhibition t'angan: The Hands Shaping Indonesia's Culture on 7...
After more than two years of planning, designing and re-designing, finding the right locations and securing the budget, an idea...
This weekend, the team is celebrating: Our founder, Denica Flesch, is part of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia! Each year, a selected...
Partnership Stories
Earlier this year, we took on an exciting project by Mandiri Utama Finance. They came to us with an exciting...
In the spirit of amplifying the beauty of our local heritage, including indigenous crafts of batik tulis and natural dye...
We’re excited to share that, in the span of just half a year, we were able to collaborate twice with...
It’s always interesting to connect with brands and organizations that align with our values and are working towards a common...
In celebration of Ibu Arsitek’s fifth birthday, we were honored to become their official merchandise partner to represent the power...
When Warner Music Indonesia reached out, we knew this was a very special project. We were brought together by the...
We’re excited to share our collaboration with Amartha, an Indonesian microfinance marketplace that allows anyone to invest in impact-driven Small...
From Java to Japan! Connected by the spirit of #MadeRight, our master weavers in Central Java have customized the most special raw cotton...
Lines of Bach, 2019. A custom designed poster for Yo-Yo Ma's Bach Project in Indonesia.Took us a month to craft...
BCG Indonesia wanted their end of the year gifting to be extra special. They wanted their hardest working partners and...
We were flattered when Mercedes-Benz got in touch. Mother's Day was coming in Indonesia and the luxurious car brand wanted...
Treasures is DBS Bank Singapore's most premium segment. They came to us to brainstorm about creating a meaningful item that embodies...
Uncompromisingly natural. That's the underlying core value that BEAU strives to achieve with each of their handmade pastries. They wanted...
Throughout the past seven years of SukkhaCitta’s existence, we’ve had the pleasure of connecting with so many impact-driven individuals. From...
We're so excited to see our SappanPink™ making a splash in this year's Earthshot Prize.Our very own Changemaker, Farwiza, made a statement on...
On Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 we held a birthday soiree to celebrate #7YearsofChangingLives at our Flagship! We’re still brimming with the...
Celebrate our #7YearsofChangingLives milestone with us! We want to hear from you. Participate in our online challenges throughout the entirety...
When was the last time a total stranger did something kind for you? Or maybe you witnessed a random act of...
SukkhaCitta has always been about purpose. So when we had the opportunity to open our first Flagship store in Ashta...
Denica (D): Hi Domiii!! So excited we’re finally doing this! Tell me all about you! Dominique (Domi): Hi Denica :)!...
The origin of our new story launch, ALUNAN, is almost three years in the making. It began from a conversation...
Meet the women who make your clothes so meaningful! Through education and access to a living wage, your #MadeRight clothes...
This interview is part of our Wellbeing series, where personal practices from our community that helps ground them in these uncertain times. In this session,...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Ayu! Do share a bit about yourself, what made you take the conscious decision to become a...
This interview series is made in collaboration with From Tiny Islands, where we sit down with three remarkable young women...
This interview series is made in collaboration with From Tiny Islands, where we sit down with three remarkable young women...
This interview series is made in collaboration with From Tiny Islands, where we sit down with three remarkable young women...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Lessa! You started your career as a litigation and corporate lawyer - and yet you now run...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Anina! Can you tell us a bit about yourself: What inspired you to start Blossik? Was there...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Can you share a bit of your story why you started Post? What are you fighting for with Post?...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Militza! We know that your background is a fashion designer. Could you share why you started Little Green...
SukkhaCitta (SC): Hi Helga! Could you share your story and the events that led to the birth of Burgreens? Helga...
SukkhaCitta: Hi Azri! We know you were trained as an architect. What made you go in the direction of urban...
SukkhaCitta: Can you share the story behind Blueboots Farm? What drove you to leave your engineering career dream to build an...
SukkhaCitta: You used to be working in one of the most prestigious interior design firm in the US. Can you...
