Gypsy Batik Skirt | Balinese | Real Patchwork

Gypsy Batik Skirt Gypsy Batik Skirt – Beautiful one-size vintage double ruffle skirt. Made in Ubud, Bali, by a skilled dressmaker from lots of individual patches of vintage, Batik cloth sewn together. The skirt has a drawstring ruffle lift at the front to alter the length and style. One-size – elasticated waist stretches to fit 26″ – 36″ waist. 84cm long at back. front length is variable due to drawstring lift – can lift from 61cm to 46cm. please note due to the handmade nature of the garment there will be variation in patches and therefore won’t be the exact same as the one pictured – this is hand made Balinese crafted clothing. Please ensure you fit the above sizes to avoid disappointment please note due to the handmade nature of the garment there will be variation in patches and therefore won’t be the exact same as the one pictured – this is hand made Balinese crafted clothing, not factory made and each is a unique individual item. Made by by a talented dressmaker (Ema) with whom we have built a successful and ongoing small business relationship. Her workshop is based in Bali, Indonesia. These are made from patches of new batik material. Batik is an art form in itself in Indonesia. Its a technique to dye fabrics using wax to create unique designs. This item is made increasingly rare vintage batik patches. you can spot the difference between old and new batik by the vibrancy of the colours. Vintage batik cloth is in more muted colours. More information on Batik Original product picked by Terrapin Trading. We source all items in-person, in the country they are made. We pay fair trade prices to our makers.