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Saktut Raitawati

Saktut Raitawati

Batik robes and apparel in Bali and Java

"My feelings of motherhood are pure happiness and this motivates me to give my very best so my children can get a higher education and the best life possible."

"I'm Desak Ketut Raitawati, or 'Saktut.' I was born in Bali where my father was a farmer and my mother sold fruit in the market. I'm the youngest of children, and we lived a very simple life during my childhood.

"At the age of 16, I started working after school in a clothing shop to lift a bit of weight from my parents. The toughest time in my life was in my schooldays, when my parents could not pay my tuition. This is why I decided to get a job, and this experience really helped me throughout my life. Later, I went on to graduate from a local hospitality school.

"For many years, I worked in other people's clothing shops and I gained a lot of experience. I met talented tailors and batik artists and they made me see it was possible to work designing clothes on my own, although I still had doubts in myself. Through friends, I met a woman who taught me all about textiles. She has continued to support my work and also raised my confidence to start out on my own.

"Now I make a variety of clothing with batik designs on rayon and cotton. For the coloring, I mainly use dyes that are environmentally friendly. Our team is mostly women, whom I want to support so that they can also support their children.

"Friends describe me as optimistic, a fighter, and a diligent person. I am most at peace when I succeed in any of my life challenges. Even in my busiest days, I always make time for exercise as it is one of my hobbies. I am married, and we have been blessed with three boys. My feelings of motherhood are pure happiness and this motivates me to give my very best so my children can get a higher education and the best life possible.

"Novica has made it possible for me to sell my designs throughout the world without opening a shop. It makes me so proud and happy. My children will all be able to go to university so that they will have many choices in life."

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56 items by Saktut Raitawati

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324

Janyl

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08/08/2020

"Cute"

Light and airy. Great for a hot day and for tossing on after a swim

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Purchased Item:

Mountain Rocks, Onyx and Bone Grey Rayon A-Line Dress from Bali

Kathryn

From Virginia, United States

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08/06/2020

"Rushing River Cotton Batik Robe"

This garment is absolutely stunning in person. Well crafted, beautiful handwork. The cotton is very comfortable. Wonderful piece!

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Relaxation

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Purchased Item:

Rushing River, Women's Batik Cotton Robe

Jacqui

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07/27/2020

"Comfortable masks"

These masks are comfortable and attractive. Also they aren t too hot in the Florida weather!

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Purchased Item:

Capricious Color, 4 Abstract Cotton Print and Polypropylene Face Masks

Barbara

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07/23/2020

"Fashionable"

Lovely fabric in varied colors. Comfortable.

Best Uses

Show your love, and wear a mask

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Purchased Item:

Bright Days, 4 Artisanal Abstract Cotton Print & Polypropylene Face Mask

Mona

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07/21/2020

"Great set!"

These are beautiful and comfortable.

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Capricious Color, 4 Abstract Cotton Print and Polypropylene Face Masks

Debra

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07/18/2020

"ELegance from a fashionista!!!"

love love im 59 and 125 lbs it will fit anyone the length is perfect deep pockets not the run of the mill beautifull packaging will be buying more durig covid

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lounging during covid a pick me up!!!

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Purchased Item:

Batik Midnight, Indonesian Floral Patterned Black and Ivory Robe

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