Welcome to Island Tribe Apparel

We offer a comfortable, sensual line of clothing that combines batik and jacquard fabric to create a beautiful, unique look for all women. Island Tribe makes their designs for petite to plus size women.

Island Tribe Apparel began fourteen years ago when founder Rhonda Bowler decided to take a break from her silk screening business and set off on an adventure to the magical island of Bali. There she fell in love with the traditional art of batik and with her creative eye, made a few pieces of clothing for herself to take home to America. Upon her return, many of Rhonda's girlfriends were so impressed by the styles and colors that they wanted her designs for themselves. And so Island Tribe Apparel began...

Over the many years, Island Tribe Apparel has evolved into a gorgeous collection of batik clothing that utilizes traditional batik methods and supports local artists in their long established art form. Island Tribe Apparel has been working with the same family of tailors and batik artists for over fourteen years and their devotion to their product guarantees a high standard of quality you won't find in other imported clothing. Island Tribe Apparel donates a proceed of their profits to help support a Balinese family.

Island Tribe Apparel, run by Rhonda and her partner Michael, live in the heart of the redwoods of Northern California along with their two children. This website is an answer to the many requests over the years from Island Tribe's loyal and enthusiastic customers wishing to make contact and purchase directly.

Island Tribe Apparel can now be found in many clothing stores along the west coast, from Seattle to San Diego. Now having representatives at the major clothing trade shows on the west coast, you can look forward to seeing Island Tribe Apparel in stores all across America! You may order from us directly, or if you enjoy some fun in the sun along with some IRIE music, come visit our booth at the many music festivals during the west coast's festival season!

Enjoy!

Rhonda & Michael
Island Tribe Apparel