Weaving thousand years of local wisdom.
Tenun is an Indonesian technique of making fabric by weaving different colors of threads. The material of threads can be cotton, silk and other kinds, resulting in an artful fabric loved by many. Tenun originates from various regions in Indonesia depending on the culture, beliefs, and social values represented in each combination of colors and patterns.
Nowadays, Tenun fabric is not only used as clothing or as a complement to traditional ceremonies. As time has passed by, Tenun has developed into fashion products for daily wear and special occasion to give yourself a variety of combinations that reveal your style, so there’s nothing to prevent you from adding Tenun fabric accessories to your wardrobe.
Established in 2014, Yohanna by Iva Palupi offers unique and ethnic accessories, ranging from necklaces, earrings, and brooches, to hair accessories that originally started from fun processing of batik patchwork waste cloth into scarves, then developed her creativity into various accessories. Gradually, Tenun fabric began to attract her attention and became the material that dominated the accessories
As the necklace is considered one of the most important additions to elevate your overall appearance, the twirl and tie of the ethnic Tenun necklace of Yohanna by Iva Palupi has garnered the most love from art lovers and fashionistas. Therefore, the founder – Iva Palupi is eager to further explore the art of Tenun through the necklace. Moreover, if Tenun fabric is coupled with various ornaments such as rocks, glassbeads, iron and tassels, you will see a very passionate and beautifully designed necklace.
Not only from local enthusiasts, the brand has attracted a lot of interest from international ethnic lovers. Yohanna by Iva Palupi has participated in various exhibitions both domestically and abroad, among them a great interest in the ethnic jewelry brand has come from Turkey, the UK, and The Netherlands.
Interested in refreshing your accessory collection? Find Yohanna by Iva Palupi’s latest designs at Ibis Styles Jemursari Surabaya and Gallery Yohanna by Iva Palupi on Jalan Jemur Andayani XXII No. 23, Surabaya or just simply order online through their official Instagram account @yohannabyivapalupi
