Monday, August 1, 2011

Jeweled Batik Exhibition

Annemarie Kipar
The Gallery Boutique of Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, during the month of August will feature a unique collection of jeweled batik tapestries designed by Annemarie Kipar.

German-born Annemarie Kipar decorates her beautiful batik selection with beads,sequins and stones piece, creating beautiful glittering tapestries. Annemarie found Indonesian batiks to be magical in their intricate design with motifs ranging from imaginative to naif; mystical to primitive.

Each piece of art takes three to four months to complete. Over the years Annemarie's tapestries have become collector's items throughout the world and adorn the homes of celebrities. Apart of the proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to Smile Foundation Bali and Metropolis in Tirta Gangga, Karangasem, Bali.