Deva: The name is adopted from Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages in Indonesia, which translates to: the shining one, divine, or anything of excellence. 

Deva States was founded in Indonesia in December 2015 by Theo Kusuma and Mo Edrin, two friends with a shared mutual interest in graphic design and t shirts. They are inspired by a diverse range of references from art to philosophy and social phenomenons. Devá States is a reference to balance and the traditional Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, celebrating the beauty in imperfection.