Manufacturing Stories: Meet Dewi

We think it is important to feature exactly who made the clothes you wear, so we all remember that everything we touch has a story and a beginning.  Here, we feature a few of our slow fashion artisans in Bali in our ongoing series. Next up, meet Dewi!

Question: What is your name?
Dewi

Question: What is your occupation (are they a beader, knitter, etc.)
I am in Product Development

Question: How long have you been working in the industry?
I have only been working in the industry for 7 years

Question: What do you enjoy about your job?
I really like fashion.  I like to see the process and I love when samples are ready

Question: What do you do for fun when you’re not working?
I enjoy hanging out, relaxing, and gardening. My brother also has a pizzeria and I help out there too.

Question: Where did you learn your skill set ?
I learned basic sewing and patternmaking at school. My family also has a garment production workshop for traditional Balinese clothing

Like what you see? Check out our Kaia Shirt

Learn more about our approach to manufacturing here at Paneros and be on the lookout for more features so you can meet more of who made your clothes! Also meet all our artisans in our Maker Series.