Understanding Nature’s Palette with Tinctori
Blue is the rarest color found in nature —some even call it the phantom of color for its rarity. One source of natural dye that produces blue is a plant from the legume or bean family called indigofera tinctoria. This plant grows wild in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with pea-like fruit and small […]
ATBM or Traditional Loom : A Lighthouse of Craftsmanship in the Modern Era
The development of weaving techniques over time is fascinating to follow. From the backstrap loom, often locally called the oglek or gedogan, this craft has evolved into more modern forms, with traditional handlooms (ATBM or Alat Tenun Bukan Mesin) and the modern automatic looms we know today. However, did you know that despite varying production […]
Layer by Layer: A Matrimony Between Sustainability and Art
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre is a public establishment dedicated to developing modern and contemporary art, while also serving as a learning platform for the public. Located at Pathumwan Junction in the heart of Bangkok, BACC believes that arts and culture contribute to the enrichment of both individual and communal life. People’s Gallery Emerging Creators […]
The Birth of Tailor Series: Dobby
By 2024, Pable had been on the road to a sustainable circular economy for four years. At that point, we wanted to bring innovation to our business. We hadn’t yet fully explored the potential of the Indonesian weaving industry, so we focused on that: unlocking potential while creating innovation. At that time, Pable already had […]
Pable in Livin’ Fest Surabaya by Mandiri 2025
As the culmination of its 27th anniversary celebrations, Bank Mandiri, with its sustainable initiative, Mandiri Looping for Life, held Livin’ Fest by Mandiri 2025. The event was held in major cities across Indonesia, including Jakarta, Medan, Palembang, Makassar, Balikpapan, Jayapura, Denpasar, Bandung, and Semarang, concluding with Surabaya. As the closing city, Livin’ Fest Surabaya 2025 […]
Soul of Bali – Walking the Path to a Better Future with Indosole
In this path of sustainability and circular economy, we better walk together than alone –this is what Kai and Kyle believe is true, when we visited them in one of their shops in Ubud. This is the core of Indosole, a business built on both environmental concern and economic opportunity. Indosole has been in action […]
Soul of Jakarta – Getting Closer to Lekat
The philosophy behind the name is very simple: Lekat means “attached” or “sticking” in Indonesian. That’s what Amanda wants to convey through her brand. Amanda wants Lekat to have a priceless value so that its story will stick with her customers, through and through. Lekat was born in 2013, but the passion was born before […]
Weaving A Legacy: Bagaimana Semua ini Bermula
Jauh dari keriuhan ambisi dan berisik kompetisi, di sebuah desa yang tenang di bagian timur pulau Jawa, Pable dipertemukan dengan jiwa-jiwa baik yang menjadi alasan utama bagaimana visi Pable bisa mewujud. Abah Siono, Cak Lasno, dan Pak Abdullah; tangan-tangan mereka lah yang menenun Pabtex yang menjadi kesayangan kami. Sehelai kain Pabtex memiliki kisah yang dalam. […]
Pable’s Year-End Achievement: OCBC Emerging Enterprise Award 2025
Pable is always grateful for the blessings gifted to us, one of which is the ability to continuously push forward beyond limits. On November 20, Pable was honored to attend the Emerging Enterprise Award 2025 awards ceremony held by OCBC Bank in collaboration with The Business Times. Now in its 18th year, the annual awards […]
Pable Open House: Celebrating 5th Anniversary with Collaboration and Joy
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Pable held an Open House with the theme “Playble,” a reminder to find joy in our journey toward circularity. This event aims to serve as a platform for shaping a circular future together. The Open House took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Pable’s warehouse at Jl. Wonorejo Timur […]