Indonesia
Wax-resist batik from Java's workshops, sewn into soft padded sleeves for laptops.
Our story
Batik tulis is drawn entirely by hand. The artist guides molten wax through a copper spout onto the cloth, line by line, following the pattern without a stencil. The wax resists the dye, so each dip of the cloth in colour fills in the spaces the wax has left open — and every sleeve carries that hand-drawn rhythm. Tulis takes this canvas from Java's workshops and lines it with soft padding, so a laptop travels in cloth made by hand.
Where it comes from
Wax-resist batik from Java's workshops, made into padded sleeves for laptops.
The batik canvas is hand-drawn with wax in a Javanese workshop, then dyed and the wax boiled out. It is lined with soft padding and a plush inner layer, closed with a zip, so a laptop is cradled in hand-crafted cloth.
Slide the laptop into the sleeve and zip it closed. It fits snugly in a bag or carries on its own. The padded walls protect against bumps and scratches on the daily commute.
Spot-clean with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, and let it dry out of direct sun. The canvas is sturdy and needs little more than a wipe to stay fresh.
Measure the diagonal of your laptop screen. The sleeve is cut to that size with a little room, so choose the size that matches your screen — 13, 14, 15 or 16 inch.
A cotton canvas with the batik pattern, lined with soft padding and a plush inner layer. The padded walls cushion a laptop from bumps and scratches on the way to work.
Batik is dyed to be colour-fast, but like all natural cloth it is best kept out of harsh direct sunlight for long periods. Spot-clean with a damp cloth when needed.
No — Tulis batik is drawn by hand with wax in a Javanese workshop. The slight irregularities and rhythm of the lines are the mark of a real hand-drawn cloth.
It is hand-drawn batik — molten wax is guided by hand onto the cloth through a copper spout, then the cloth is dyed. The wax resists the dye, so the pattern emerges in the spaces left open. Every piece is unique.
Notes from Tulis — new pieces and the people who make them. No noise.
