Nice to meet you!
Kaji (study) Mundo (world)
We combine traditional and present-day knowledge to create products and programs centered on regenerating natural ecology.
OUR ACTIVITIES
R&D: circular materials informed by traditional craftsmanship
Knowledge Exchange : public programs- workshops, talks, events
Artisan collaborations
Towards UN Sustainable Development goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
OUR PRODUCTS
Rounded Ink is our first product. Our R&D started in 2019, has spanned two countries, and a lot of mess in the kitchen before graduating to a studio. Rounded Ink can be used by textile screen printers and at home. It’s VOC & plastic free* and compostable.
* if you know any eco & airtight solutions for packaging hit us up!
Our Mission
CIRCULARITY BY TRADITION
Where we are now.
You’re meeting us at the beginning of our enterprise journey with the launch of Rounded Ink. I wholeheartedly appreciate your feedback and support as we continue develop and grow- from Fiona.
CONTACT US
Customers, future partners, mentors we’d love to meet you all, shoot us a message!
OUR FACES
Fiona Caripis
Director, Co-founder
Hi I’m Fiona, I moved to Indonesia to learn how textiles can be made in a way that to supports both artisan and environment (and still learning..sustainability is so multilayered!) I’m a qualified fashion technologist and also lead the R&D for our ink and textile collections.
John Challis
Co-founder
I’m John a multidisciplinary designer with a degree in visual arts and a background in graphic design and digital product design. I’m focused on creating sustainable impact through creative problem solving. I believe that art and design are powerful tools in addressing the global issues we face.
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Past Community Programs
2020
Pivot Bali Ethical Fashion Conference- Slow Fashion and Artisan Economy
6 speakers, 3 online workshops and 8 artisan product showcases. View here
2019 CHANGE MAKER EVENT SERIES
Coordinated by Kaji Mundo featuring local enterprises, brands and change makers.
Grassroots to Global - Sustainability Discussion Night
With Kopernik, Tri Upcycle and Pak Dira (Aan Village)
Traditions into Tomorrow - Sustainability Discussion Night
With Brahma Tirta Sari
Co-Create - Sustainability Discussion Night
With designer Theva Pyneeandy and natural dye expert Andika
Cleanup & Re-create - Aan Village, Bali
Village plastic waste collection launch, clean up, eco art activities. With Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Trash Hero, Banjar Sala, Sanggar Seni Dhira Pradiva
2018 Residency, PHRAE THAILAND
Phrae Craft - Phrae, Thailand
Art and product exhibition, community interactive activity and pop-up workshop
Kaewanna Studio, Phrae Thailand
Natural indigo research and experimentation