RŪPA Journal

October went quiet for the plainest reason there is: we moved house. We came back with the first thing we've ever made that isn't clothing: tea towels, mitts, wine bags and baby textiles, cut from our own leftover cloth and designed with Sisa Studio.

Every batik piece we sell is hand-drawn, not stamped — wax laid on with a canting, one line at a time, which is why no two ever match exactly. On 2 October, National Batik Day, here's what actually separates that from the faster, stamped method, and why the slower one takes what it takes.

No black soot, no chemical scent — just a slow, steady flame that smells faintly of whatever the bees were collecting that season. Here's how long ours actually burn, and how to get the most out of each one.

Most everyday clothing isn't built to last — not because of poor intent, but because the system around it doesn't reward longevity. This piece looks at what natural fibres, handcrafted construction, and a smaller wardrobe actually deliver over time.

Styling handwoven pieces is mostly restraint: size for room, layer for the weather you actually have, and let one textured piece lead while the rest stays quiet. Here's how a few pieces cover a real Perth winter — starting, honestly, with the size.

We're not doing a countdown this Father's Day. Here's what we're doing instead: three pieces, the story behind the cloth, and nothing that expires on Sunday.

Two jackets, two different relationships with your measurements — and neither is lying to you about it. The Gali is a genuine single cut. The Gwyn runs true to size across three bands. Here's how to check which is which before you order either.