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About Sahabatarae

ARAE begin with a simple but powerful question:

“How can we continue helping our community in a sustainable way?”

In the villages surrounding the national park, we were running social activities — supporting families, building hope. But we needed funding to keep going.

At the same time, we saw something deeper:
Women who were strong, yet unsure of their own worth.
Women who wanted to work, but had limited opportunities.
Forests that protected us, yet needed protection in return.

From that intersection of need and love, ARAE was born.

ARAE means happiness and love.

We believe true happiness is not something we keep for ourselves — it is something we share.

When a woman gains confidence.

When a mother earns her own income.

When a forest is protected.

That is happiness. That is love. That is ARAE.

ARAE is more than a workplace. It is a safe space.

Here, women learn:

* New skills
* Leadership
* Financial independence
* Confidence

They laugh together. They grow together. They support one another.

What begins as training becomes transformation. We don’t just create products. We build belief.

Our work has touched over 650 lives — and counting.

Every purchase supports:

* Women’s economic empowerment
* Community social programs
* Environmental protection
* Sustainable village development

When you choose ARAE, you are not just buying fabric. You are investing in people and planet.

It means you care.

You care about:
Women finding their strength.
Forests staying alive.
Business that heals, not harms.

Being a #Sahabatarae means walking with us — choosing conscious living, choosing impact, choosing love.

Our dream is simple:

To create a world where women grow with confidence, where forests are protected, and where business becomes a bridge for social and environmental healing.

We believe small actions, done with love, create powerful change. And you are part of that story.

 

Because we chose to listen to nature.

As global warming continues to rise, we asked ourselves: “What kind of business can heal instead of harm?”

So we work with leaves, flowers, roots, and earth pigments. We use biodegradable materials. We avoid harmful chemicals.

We work with nature — not machines.

Each fabric carries the real imprint of a leaf. Each color comes from the soil and plants around us. Each piece tells a story of coexistence.

Because nature never repeats herself.

Every leaf prints differently.
Every dye batch carries its own tone.
Every handmade process holds human touch.

Imperfection is not a flaw — it is proof that something real created it.

Payment

  • Shipping cost is depend  on the address 
  • We also do international shipping 
All ready-stock items are shipped within 2 working days of your purchase, excluding weekends and public holidays. After shipping, you’ll receive an email with the tracking code. You can expect them to arrive within:
  • Jabodetabek: 1-3 days.
  • Outside Jabodetabek (Indonesia): 5 days
  • International: 5 – 7 days

 

Any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches its destination country. You may be charged for handling fees and taxes as your order passes through customs. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. We are not responsible for any customs and import duty charges.

 
Unfortunately, we have no control over these charges and are unable to tell you what the cost would be, since customs policies and import duties vary widely from country to country. We recommend contacting your local customs office for current charges before you order, so you are not surprised by charges you were not expecting.
  • Our main currency on the website is IDR.
  • We do estimates for USD and EUR on the bottom left corner of the website. 
  • For USD/EUR, exchange rate fluctuations may occur.
  • All major credit cards
  • BCA, BNI, BRI credit cards (0% installments available).
  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal
  • All major credit cards
  • PayPal

We will send an invoice in USD for your purchase. Please note that exchange rate fluctuations may occur.

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