KAPAS - Tumpang Sari Kebaya
A thoughtful interpretation of the heritage Kebaya. Inspired by the diversity of plants in our regenerative farms, she transitions as a top, dress and a coat effortlessly. A true staple in your foundational wardrobe.
WHY SHE'S SPECIAL
- Versatile. Thoughtfully designed with invisible eyes and hooks, you can wear her open as a vest or closed as a top. Its natural raw KAPAS white makes for easy mix and match.
- Luxuriously handcrafted. The Tumpang Sari lace is delicately hand-embroidered on her front opening, blending beautifully with the plush regenerative cotton textile.
- Beyond sustainability. Made using our regenerative cotton and handwoven without electricity, it is the greenest vest you could find.
Both models wear Size l. Lina is 170cm, EU Size M. Tanah is 168cm, EU Size M.
STORY
KAPAS means cotton in Indonesian. Each piece in this farm-to-closet collection is grown regeneratively to heal Mother Earth. Restoring the soil's natural ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere through our Ibus' ancestral Tumpang Sari wisdom. Taking 180 days to grow, spin, weave and stitch.
TRACEABILITY
MATERIAL | Regenerative cotton grown by indigenous women farmers
CRAFT | Manual Handloom + Embroidery
STITCHED IN | Bali, Indonesia
THREADS | Recycled Polyester
PACKAGING | Zero-Waste Pouch
Customer Reviews
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!
I loved the feel and texture of my Canang dew kebaya. I put it on for my cousins wedding today and never felt super wonderful since the fabric feels totally divine. Thank you for it!!!!
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.
I am a returning customer and I love the delicacy of the craftsmanship. This piece In particularly
Hi Hoi Lee Suen,
Your continued support means the world to us, so thank you for purchasing this piece! So lovely to hear your input about the delicacy of this piece's craftsmanship, as it takes about a year for it to be produced! Thank you for appreciating the slow process <3
100% Plants
We use only traceable natural materials and plant dyes. Grown regeneratively and processed without any chemicals.
12 Families Impacted
Our radical traceability means you know exactly who made your clothes. Providing living wages while sustaining heritage cultures.
1 Tree In Your Name
Proceeds fund our reforestation programs, turning degraded soil into abundant forests for communities most in need.
Heal Mother Earth
By investing in a #MadeRight piece, you become part of this regenerative revolution. Each purchase helps us reach more Ibus, rehabilitate more degraded land, and sequester even more carbon.Thank you for choosing change.