Indonesia Inspired Curated Souvenir Gallery
Tanda Mata by Mahestri
Souvenirs and Tanda Mata (mementos) may seem similar at first glance, but there is a difference between the two. There is something deeper in a Tanda Mata. Something that Ismail Marzuki, the maestro of Indonesian music, might have felt when he wrote the lyrics to one of his songs, ‘Selendang sutera, ‘tanda mata’ darimu. Telah kuterima sebulan yang lalu…’ (‘Silk shawl, a ‘memento’ from you. I received it a month ago…).
For us, a Tanda Mata is about pouring one’s heart, joy, and happiness into creating works that can also be felt by those who own or receive them. Carefully selected materials, uncompromising attention to detail, and involvement of local craftsmen are part of the principles embraced by the artisans.