Canaan Collaborates with Fbudi

Fbudi known for her sleek and sublime collection of womenswear will be collaborating with Canaan on a capsule collection for Unearth First Anniversary that will be celebrated during the month of April. This is Canaan’s first collaboration with a womenswear designer and we will be documenting the processes such as Felicia Budi’s initial fabric selections and seeing her sketches come to life.

We are continuously reminded of our target audience: the women who will buy this collection. She decides on quality and materiality over fast fashion, who would prefer to have a few classic pieces than a wardrobe full of clothing. Perhaps someone who keeps a journal, has an active social media account to look for information and she supports her local causes. She’s independent, aware and strong. 

Thanking my partner Ayu Larasati at Unearth for always initiating programs that challenge our capabilities and elevating our strengths.

Fbudi studio and by-appointment only atelier at Ruko Roxy Mas is a beautifully curated space showing her collection and accessories. For more information on Fbudi and her story please go to her website.

Canaan Selected as 1 of 10 Best Stores for Shopping in Bali by Condé Nast Traveler

For the second time in a row, Canaan Boutique and Gallery has been selected by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 10 best stores for shopping in Bali.

An impressive accolade for us as we are reaching into our third year in April 2019! Read the full review here.

Main image shot by Photographer Andito Wasi.

Tana Toraja, a Trip of a Lifetime

The say to travel is a luxury one can afford and traveling around Indonesia is a whole different experience like no other. As we reflect back to the journey of opening Canaan there is always that one adventure that took us back in time. A beautiful time.

Tana Toraja, the south of Sulawesi, a land with ancient beliefs or as the locals say Aluk To Dolo that means “Ways of the Ancestors” is a mountainous region surround by traditional houses with intricate carvings. We were greeted by the warm welcome of locals and weavers around the island, mostly women with weaving skills that are ingrained in their memory passed from generations.

We watched the sunrise from 1500m above ground up in the mountains where the clouds entered our home, enjoyed many discussion on how best to eat a durian and feasted on traditional Toraja cuisine prepared by Chef Antoine Audran. During our encounters we met Ibu Dinny Yusuf, a pioneer who founded Torajamelo, a foundation focused on empowering women through weaving creating a better work-life balance to overcome poverty. We are reminded once again that education is key to Indonesia, the lack of education for the young generation is a problematic issue in many rural parts of Indonesia and only education we can empower young women and men to believe in themselves and elevate their confidence. Once again we are humbled by this experience and we hope that we can visit Tana Toraja again soon.

Unearth Real Talks

What comes to mind when you hear the words women and entrepreneurship? What are you associating with when you’re coming across women-led businesses? Are you a woman entrepreneur yourself, wanting to share your thoughts and experiences on what it takes to run a business?

On Saturday, 9th of March Canaan and Ayu Larasati on behalf of Unearth space collaborated on Unearth Real Talks where women entrepreneurs openly share and reflect on issues ranging from applying personal values into our businesses, dealing with impostor syndrome, and what it takes to keep going. Together with Maesy Ang from Post Bookshop, Dian Elvira from Kemala Homeliving and facilitated by Ika Vantiani we had a open gathering with 19 other participants who attended. We had 17 amazing ladies and two awesome guys who paid to attend our first talk. It was a very heartfelt discussion where each of us shared our experiences and a lot of notes were taken.

To read more about the experience please go to Unearth instagram page at @unearth_space

Unearth Real Talks:
Women and Entrepreneurship 
Saturday March 9 2019 at 2 PM - 4 PM
IDR 225.000 included canapés and drinks
2nd. Floor of 1/15 Coffee 
Jl. Gandaria I no.63 South Jakarta

Canaan Selected as 1 of 9 Best Stores in Bali by Simpul Group

The moment we have been waiting for! Simpul Group an Indonesian-based publishing company together with Bekraf, The Creative Economy Agency under President Jokowi has published its latest book titled 100+ Selected Interior Stores: Bali. We have been selected as the Top 9 Brands!

A great finish to 2018 after a hectic year learning new things such as working with various social enterprises, launching exhibitions, working with art foundations, opening a new store in Jakarta and the list keeps growing. We always say time and time again we are not just a retail store, we are more than that, ten years from now hopefully people will see us as a platform of creativity, community and collaborations. Our products are the facade of our business but the stories we tell through our various engagements of events, workshops and exhibitions hopefully will shine a light to Indonesia’s wealth of creativity and resources.

Canaan for Indonesia Now, a project by Potato Head Bali and Bobobobo

Indonesia Now is a showcase of archipelago-wide creativity and craftsmanship curated by Potato Head and Bobobobo. The exhibition highlights some of the most interesting homegrown talent across art, music, fashion, food and craft, serving as a celebration of contemporary Indonesian culture through our eyes. 

Designed as an annual exhibition and traveling kiosk, Indonesia Now launched at Desa Potato Head on the 22nd of September 2018 as a one-day street carnival before popping up at a selection of festivals and events around the world. 

Canaan has been chosen as one of the brands collaborating with Indonesia Now! from the words of our Founder, Emmelyn Gunawan:

I wanted to show something earthy and nostalgic of Bali’s climate. I was inspired by Mount Agung and how it’s still viewed by locals as a majestic being—all powerful and mystifying—and an incense burning with fragrance nodes is a scent synonymous with Bali, where Canaan is from."

Canaan x Indonesia Now Incense Holder is available to purchase at here get your hands in one of these limited produce!

Photo courtesy of Bobobobo

Unearth at One Fifteenth Coffee