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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Soul of Bali – Weaving Life’s Threads with Threads of Life
To empower women is to empower society—this is what William Ingram had in mind when he co-founded Threads of Life 28 years ago. William and his wife Jean, along with their friend Made Pung, initially offered a tour service to the Indonesian islands of Bali, Timor, Flores, Sumba, and the surrounding areas. One of the […]
Japan for A While, Chapter 1 : Shin-Manyozome – A Legacy for Future Generations
The difference between a quest, an adventure, and a journey lies in the definition; a quest is to complete a task, an adventure is to follow where the heart desires, while a journey is to search for meaning along the way. A month has gone by, and Pable will recall our most exciting journeys back […]
Appreciating Ceramic Art through the Eyes of Matahati
In a corner of Batu City, East Java, Pable discovered a hidden gem that provides a place of recreation amidst the hustle and bustle of the city: Matahati Ceramic Studio. In the chilly air of Batu City, Pable was warmly welcomed by Matahati and chatted with the owners, Pak Muchlis Arif, and his wife, Ibu […]
Soul of Bali – Bali Life Foundation
Bali Life Foundation is a Bali-based non-governmental organization (NGO). Bali Life Foundation was built out of the story of empathy, compassion, and humanity. In 2005, Indonesian-Australian couple Siska and Brad Little met a 9-year-old boy living on the streets of Kuta, Bali. Their shared desire to improve the lives of this boy and other street […]