The Mola Shop is a merchandise shop located at the CTC Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali. It offers a range of special items designed in collaboration with several local partners. Each product is carefully crafted with sustainability in mind and aiming to inspire action in our daily lives to protect our oceans. It also serves as a platform for contributing to wider marine conservation efforts. Exclusive product collections through collaboration with Jenggala Ceramic bring a coral reef and fish-themed series which includes a beautifully designed ceramic mug set featuring patterns of Acropora Coral, Brain Coral, and tropical fish. The collection also features a coral inspired ceramic dish set such as the Coral Dish Multicolor Set and the Foliose Coral Sauce Dish, as well as a Branching Jewelry offering. 

The Mola Shop continues its long-standing partnership with Mon Trésor De M, a Balinese distributor of sustainably, eco-friendly products – a business that emphasizes local community sourcing and donates to environmental conservation efforts.  Mon Tresor products are hand-crafted by housewives in support of underpaid women. 

For the Mola Shop, Mon Trésor De M has created several ocean-themed, eco-friendly products, including Beeswax Wraps, stylish and functional tote bag inspired by origami, Easy Peasy Bag, and the Srunchie. Other popular items include, Best Friend Pouch, made from upcycled fabric, the Multi-Purpose Azuma Bag (perfect as a lunchbox wrap) and the Coin Thru Wallet. All of these products are inspired by traditional Japanese designs but reimagined in a more sustainable and ocean themed way. 

In addition to these collaborations, the Mola Shop also carries other sustainable items, such as realistic animal-shaped reusable tote bags from Tasini, inspired by the design of the keychain and marine life themed products made by Remi Bali Toys, crafted from batik fabric and produced by housewives in Gianyar, CTC supporting their efforts to earn additional income. Each product at the Mola Shop tells a unique story, but they all share the same mission: to give back to the ocean.

Writer : Pramatenya Putri
Photos: Jenggala, Mon Trésor, Tasini Indonesia