PAGISENJA - Kebaya Top
A contemporary Kebaya, inspired by heritage and designed for a fairer future. Imbued with the rich history of Indonesian culture, our Kebaya is an iconic piece to be worn and passed down through generations. An effortlessly flattering staple in your foundational wardrobe.
DETAILS
- A new heritage. Tailored with a fitted silhouette that follows your natural curves. Style yours formally with a Sylk Kain or casually layered over a tank with the KAPAS Wide Leg Pants.
- Breathable. Made of handwoven raw cotton, she gets softer the more you wear her. One try and you'll never want to go back to synthetic fabrics.
- Elevated details. Your top has hidden mother-of-pearl buttons, each collected and processed by hand in Makassar island.
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Plant dyed. Dyed in natural Indigo thirty times over four weeks to achieve the botanical black. As a herbal medicine, Indigo is a natural antiseptic and has a cooling effect on the skin.
Model wears Size I. She is 168 cm.
STORY
PAGISENJA helps you simplify. Inspired by the ray of light, diminishing from dusk to dawn. Loops of cotton threads are tied to resist the dye, woven at random in creation of an asymmetrical composition. The weavers manually interweave between two shuttles, creating an orchestra of threads that can’t be replicated with machines.
TRACEABILITY
HANDWOVEN | Central Java, Indonesia
STITCHED IN | Bali, Indonesia
NATURAL DYE | SweetIndigo™ + Mahogany Wood Bark
MATERIAL | 100% Raw Cotton
BUTTON | Mother-of-pearl from Makassar island, Indonesia
THREADS | Recycled Polyester
PACKAGING | Zero-Waste Pouch
Care
- Hand wash cold with like colors.
- Line dry in shade.
- Iron or steam on low as needed.
For more details, see our Care Guide. As with every SukkhaCitta piece, you are invited into our Lifetime Repair and Redye Services—because true craft is made to last.
Over time, you’ll notice the natural dyes deepen and evolve, creating a patina as unique as your journey—echoing the quiet beauty of a well-loved life.
Customer Reviews
The fabric is very comfortable on my skin. The design is everlasting, and I feel elegantly looking instantly.
I love how this kebaya can be dressed down but also up depending on how I pair it! If I want to wear this kebaya for something more laidback, I'd pair it with a pair of shorts and it still works! But if I want to wear it for a more ceremonial or formal event, this kebaya still does wonders too! I especially love just how soft and airy the fabric feels on my skin, which feels like second skin. This piece is so precious, I'd wear it with extra care. Considering it's handmade by Ibus, I treat this piece the way I would treat an artwork – with extra care, fondness and appreciation.
Kapas Kebaya instantly becomes a favorite that I can dress up (as a kebaya) and down (as an outer). Its soft product is airy enough for tropical weather and sits perfectly on your body.
The piece I received was made by Ibu S. Aminah. Coincidentally, it is the same name as my great grandma!
This will become an heirloom in my family.
Dear Tressabel,
Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear how meaningful this piece has become for you. And how lovely to hear that you have a very special connection with Ibu S. Aminah, albeit a coincidental one!
100% Plants
Made with your health in mind. Using only plant fibres and natural dyes, your SukkhaCitta piece lets your skin breathe. Better for you, our Ibus, and Mother Earth.
12 Families Impacted
Our radical traceability means you know exactly why and how something was made. Changing lives by providing living wages while keeping indigenous cultures alive.
Lifetime Repair
Each comes with a promise of lifetime repair. It's how we respect the materials and the craft that goes into each of our clothes. Helping you live better with less.
