COTTON VS RAYON

Why we choose truth over imitation.

Some fabrics flirt. Others stay.
Rayon can seduce at first glance — soft, silky, draping like water.
But when we looked closer, felt deeper, and listened to the garment over time… something wasn’t right.

We believe what touches your skin should reflect your pace, your presence, your place in the world.
And that’s why we choose cotton. Always. Or almost.

Cotton — breathes with you. Ages with you.

100% cotton is a living material.
It softens with time.
It breathes in heat.
It absorbs your rhythm and lets your body feel natural — not dressed up, but dressed right.

In Bali’s tropical climate, cotton is not a preference. It’s a necessity.
Rayon may glide beautifully when new, but in the island’s humidity, it clings, sticks, wrinkles, and ages poorly.

Cotton, by contrast, grows finer with time.
Its imperfections become character. Its wear becomes memory.

Rayon — pretty, but forgettable.

We’ve tried rayon. For the fluidity, the glow, the elegance.
And we understand its appeal: it's often chosen for how it mimics silk, at a fraction of the price.

But we are not here to imitate.
We are here to create pieces that live.

Most rayon is produced through chemically intensive processes.
Its impact on the environment is murky. Its longevity is uncertain.
And when it comes to presence — it just doesn’t feel grounded.

A rayon kimono might look good for a season.
But we design for stories that last.

We choose cotton because we choose presence.

Presence in sensation.
Presence in process.
Presence in intention.

Each of our cotton pieces is handcrafted in Bali.
We work in small, ethical batches. We produce only what’s needed.
And we choose to slow down — in a world that moves too fast.

We want our kimonos to feel like part of you.
Not like something added, but something revealed.

Conclusion :
Cotton carries breath, memory, and soul.
Rayon carries imitation, convenience, and compromise.

We’ve made our choice — and we wear it with pride.
So can you.