NEO-BALINESE SONGKET ART

Balinese songket brocade, traditionally woven with gold and silver threads for royalty, is now crafted in new colorways (rose gold on pastels) and applied to purses, shoes, and even wall art by contemporary Balinese designers. This neo-songket retains its shimmering threads of prosperity but broadens its inclusive appeal, allowing the wider world to share in the island’s textile opulence beyond ceremonial wear.