CRAFINA at Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC)

Crafina returns to Jakarta for it’s 6th year and is a massive craft bazaar and expo held at the Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC). It has isles bursting with colour from all the gorgeous Tenun, Ikat and Batik fabrics from all over Indonesia.  There are  clothes, bags, shoes, knick knacks, jewellery and much more on sale […] Read more »

Brightspot Market – Lotte Shopping Avenue

Hip hip hooray! It’s the Brightspot Market time of year again already and this time it’s being held at the brand new Lotte Shopping Avenue (as if Jakarta needed yet ANOTHER mall!). Today is the last day so head on down if you have the will to battle the traffic and check out the men’s […] Read more »

Batak Documentary Premiere!

I want to tell the world just how proud I am of Mahatma Putra for his Batak documentary – it’s been a fun journey and finally the premiere is nearly here!! For anyone in Jakarta on 20 December, please join us for the screening and photo exhibition at 7.30pm at: Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara Jl […] Read more »

Winged Gas Bottles at Salihara..

I saw this cool installation at Salihara Festival last month – old gas bottles transformed into winged creatures…. I absolutely loved this, and also the stunning dance performance we watched (and unfortunately couldn’t photograph)… Check out Salihara in Pasar Minggu (salihara.org/ ) for future events, there’s always something unusual and wonderful happening there. Share on Facebook Read more »

Festival Indonesia in Australia

If you are in Melbourne this September, make sure you head down to Queensbridge Square for a taste of all things Indonesian..  There will be traditional food, cultural performances, fashion shows and much more!  Indonesia’s youngest designer, Rafi Ridwan, will also be participating in the Fashion Shows on the 22 and 23rd September, showcasing a […] Read more »

‘Eksobatica’ Fashion Show at Grand Indonesia

To celebrate Ramadhan, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town is hosting a month full of Batik, Fashion, Art, Music and activities traditionally from Indonesia from 20 July to 26 August 2012.  Highlights of this event include: – Fashion Exhibition and Fashion Show by Iwan Tirta Private Collection, APPMI, Alleira, Mumtaaz Butik, Lasale College – Talkshow and Fashion […] Read more »

CONGRATULATIONS Rafi!

Today I am thrilled to announce we have received confirmation that Rafi has been invited to attend Festival Indonesia in Melbourne, which is an absolute dream come true. This year, Festival Indonesia will hold a series of events leading up to Festival Weekend on 22 and 23 September at Queensbridge Square, Southbank in Melbourne. The 2012 […] Read more »

Mini Fashion Show by Rafi Abdurrahman Ridwan – ‘Lovely Moment for Lovely Kids’

Indonesia’s National Children’s Day was celebrated earlier this week on 22nd July and I would like to acknowledge all the children I know that have touched my heart and brought sunshine to my days and I would especially like to dedicate this day to a very special friend of mine, Indonesia’s youngest Fashion Designer, Rafi […] Read more »