about us
When Sarita Newson first decided to pursue graphic design in 1987, there was only one other graphic design firm on the island of Bali. Saritaksu Design Communication soon became part of a small writing and design community that supported the local economy, culture and art of the island. Saritaksu Editions now draws from a pool of creative talent: writers, editors, translators, photographers, illustrators and graphic designers, mainly residing in Indonesia, continuing to cater for the demand for high-quality books and publications on many different subjects.
what's in a name?
In Balinese Sari means “essence” and Taksu is a Balinese word for “creative inspiration”.
When Sarita established her sole-ownership company in Bali, she called it “Saritaksu”, aspiring to capture “the essence of creative inspiration” in print and electronic media.
From early days, Saritaksu became known for pioneering a style of Eat-West fusion that combines stories and imagery from Balinese history, art and culture with the latest in contemporary exploration, to share on the world stage.
Who we are
our logo
The mandala on our logo comes from an ancient, very sacred bronze drum in Bali called the “Moon of Pejeng” after the temple in which it is kept. The Balinese love this drum so much that it has become a simile for beauty: “…as lovely as the Moon of Pejeng”.
