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?