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Nengiren’s Embroidered Little Woman

Nine embroidered figures in vibrant, uniquely patterned coats with geometric and floral motifs

Embroidered figure in green leaf-patterned outfit with orange center panel containing three black circles

Embroidered figure in blue scalloped coat with three black ovals, against orange checkered background

Grid of 25 whimsical embroidered figures with colorful patterned coats, black hair, and boots

How cool are these embroidered Nona Kecil (“little woman”) figures by Indonesian artist Irene Saputra, aka Nengiren. She explained to Colossal what the figures signify:

Nona Kecil’s evolution mirrors my own journey as an artist. Initially, she adorned simple OOTDs with muted colors and straightforward patterns. However, the turning point occurred three years ago when I embraced motherhood. Balancing time between my son and art intensified my experimentation, leading Nona Kecil to explore more expressive and elaborate outfits.

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Caroline G.

These are a delight! Love the one where it looks like her skirt is made of donuts.

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