When we talk about fashion, it will roam to many subjects. A beautiful and iconic outfit is be created from the mind of a designer. In Bali, there have been many names of famous Balinese fashion designers who produce amazing works too. One of the famous Balinese fashion designers is Tjokorda Gde Abinanda Sukawati also known as Tjok Abi.

He is the figure of the originator of ethnic style clothing. Tjok Abi was born on January 13, 1968. Since he was little, Tjok Abi’s interest in the world of fashion, especially traditional fabrics, is obvious. Until now, he has collected various kinds of traditional fabrics from all over region of Indonesia, endek, songket, and his most favorite fabric, batik. In fact, Tjok Abi’s late mother said he was someone who was very creative.

Although his passion of fashion world is obvious, Tjok Abi chose to study economic management at Trisakti University while continuing to pursue his talents self-taught. Since he felt he still needed knowledge to deepen his knowledge of fashion, he then decided to study design at Cavendish College in London.

Then the first step to become a famous Balinese fashion designer began. After his study period, Tjok Abi settled in Jakarta to work at World Character, although previously he had returned to Bali to manage a family business. Then he also worked at Matahari Department Store Headquarters.

In 2002, Tjok Abi ventured to open a boutique called DeGaluh. This boutique is a proof about his effort to pursue and be successful in the fashion field. The next big progress was marked by his participation in the 3rd Bali Fashion Week. Tjok Abi’s name began to skyrocket, and since then he has branding himself as a Balinese fashion designer.

You can see Tjok Abi’s works that are closely related to ethnic and traditional elements in each of his clothing designs. Until now, there have been many creative people who have been inspired by his work. If you are one of these people, you can also design clothes that are inspired from this famous Balinese fashion designer but using other types of fabrics such as silk, cotton, linen, rayon or viscose. You can find these quality fabrics at Bali Silk boutique which is located on Jalan Sumatra no 8 Denpasar. This boutique also provides a website to make it easier for you to make online ordering via https://www.balisilk.com.