OUR JOURNAL

Autumn/Winter 2022 'Secrets of the Subterranean'

STELAR's founder, Lorna Watson, has always had a passion for geology and mineralogy, and it's her fascination with the earth's intricate make up that has inspired our latest collection. We enter in...

Six serene spots on our map of Indonesia

Bali, and the Indonesian islands and archipelagos that surround it, are enduring sources of inspiration for us in so many ways. The islands' spiritual philosophies really resonate with us, as they ...

Lorna Loves: Burning Man 2022

STELAR founder, Lorna Watson, shares her experience of Burning Man 2022 in light of new research that suggests modern-day secular mass gatherings that emphasise creativity and community, such as Bu...

Behind the Bag: Poso Shopper

For the second of our 'Behind the Bag' Journal series, we're sharing the story of how our Poso shopper is created. From start to finish, our Poso takes up to two weeks to handcraft - an accomplishe...

A look into our leather

At STELAR, we design with three distinct and durable materials to make our gorgeous handbags and accessories; bamboo, atta grass and leather. While bamboo and atta grass are natural plant fibres th...

9 August: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Every year, 9 August marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. We have an enormous amount of respect for - and celebrate - the indigenous communities in Bali every day, and col...

Four essential accessories for smart holiday packing

Four accessories that ensure your style travels with you - read our tips for clever carry-on packing. 'Hand luggage only' needn't mean your travel essentials can't be kept at hand, without compromi...

Travels with my Bag

Travels with my Bag  Our STELAR hearts sing when you send us pics, sharing your adventures with your bags from across the world. Whether at home or away, day-to-day or enjoying far-flung adven...

LORNA LOVES: COLOUR

From time to time, we like to delve into the world of our founder, Lorna Watson, to find out what’s making her tick. This month, we shine a light on her love of colour and blue hues.. I’m re-readi...

Festival Season

DID SOMEBODY SAY FESTIVAL? The summer months are upon us, which means festival season has arrived. This week in Bali we have the return of Galungan, one of our best loved celebrations, and a remin...