With the word sustainability becoming a buzzword in the last few years and into the new decade, sometimes I can’t help but feel that we are being watched closely for the choices we make in terms of the textiles we create with, the artisans we work with or the designs we put out each year.

"Women’s stories are important to me. I did Women’s Studies in university, followed by work at a non-profit focusing on media literacy, youth work and women’s issues. Therefore so much of Saltwater Spirits is about the stories of women. And how often do you get to read about South East Asian women? Essentially, Saltwater Spirits is told through the eyes of a Malay woman, Norma."

Largely different from repeated geometrical patterns, flora and fauna motifs in batik require a different perspective. 

Not too long ago in 1950s Singapore, batik was considered a valuable commodity that could be pawned. Since batik holds so much significance and meaning from its — this should not come as a surprise, yet it is. Read an anecdote based on a true story of our founder's grandmother.

Mums don't let their kids stray too far. Maybe in distance but never at heart. A silent compass guiding for life. 

We like to start the year with intent. While resolutions can be hard to keep up with, setting intentions have a more permanent impact on our lives. 

Surakarta, a sleepy city with countless hidden, undiscovered stories. If only you would give it a chance.

On a journey like this, it can be easy to lose sight of the purpose. My motivations with Gypsied started out pure and simple: searching for an identity. 

The quiet times that come between making a life and making a living can be far and few between. But when they do, we find ourselves asking: how did we get here?