Tren batiks this year is presumed being adorned element color earths, as purple, copper, marud's red, and young blue. According to Sonny Radji, cloth designer, Tuesday (5 / 1), its motivation gets various but its color be strong colour type or highlight fashion.
Besides color, Sonny estimates to inspire gets year cloth 50 an, as gown mini wills also be tren on 2010. In consequence Sonny what does consistence make to be designed gown with oriental Javanese motif also make gown design batiks mini be fused by legging. (IAN)
Nations cultural wealth which homely, since one tofu I batiks really get authority and one any one minimal have one batik to hand down official as to invitation or easy going events.
Until favor available that image if use batik upon formal event or half formal will visible more having manner and homely.
Along with its amends universalizes fashion and modern garment industry as Overclothes, Tuxedo, Hem and millenium's shirt, Batik finds time to be angled by its existence, find time circulating rumor that Batiks it antic, if diidentikkan's Batik vesture with mammies and babeh babeh is old, sometime motif batiks always at cannikin image for daster's motif mammies.
High rank positions universalizes on APEC'S conference 1994 at Bogor's Palace
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Nelson Mandela is African people fighter gets pride fun with our batik
Rudi Borgenheimer president PT Mercedes Benz is Indonesia even likes our Batik
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Hopefully we get to pride really since admitting of heart and intend devout to keep up by:
1. Using it and mengenalkan on whom just in situation in point
2. berkreasi and consolidated padan with modern appearance
3. Backing up institute or school that evens out activity to batik in order not to moved with mushrooms it print batiks, since art point batiks to write so Indonesia individuality.
4. Fomentation obedient, if at work upon not uniform vesture, mending puts on to yeah Batik.
5. Introduce and Batik boast on child or sister or ponakan we.
Hopefully support to keep up Batik writes can emerge idea idea of 200 million more islandic Indonesian, and sponsorship can also help devout for most its management pelestarian Batiks To Write it, not only it we as people of responsible Indonesian Nation with to look after and keep up it in various aspect, well production, kreasi and consumption.
History of the Kebaya
There is much speculation as to where the kebaya could have originated from. There are some who say that the kebaya originated in the Middle East, while others argue that it may have come from nearby China. Derived from the Arabic word kaba meaning “clothing” and introduced to Indonesia via the Portuguese language, the term kebaya has come to refer to a garment whose origins appear to be a blouse. It was first worn in Indonesia at some time during the 15th and 16th centuries. This garment is similar to what is described as a “long, fitted, flared kebaya known as kebaya panjang6, worn in the 16th century by Portuguese women arriving on the south-western coast of Malaysia, situated across the Malacca Straits from Sumatra, in northwestern Indonesia.
Many sources also cite Chinese influences on clothing of the time, one source comparing the kebaya to an open-fronted long-sleeved tunic worn by women of the Ming Dynasty. The introduction of this kind of dress were accredited to two major occurrences of this time; the emerging influence of Islam and the arrival of the Europeans to the archipelago. Whether it was Arabia or China that brought us the wonderful kebaya, there is no denying how quick the use of this garment was made uniquely Indonesian and spread from one island and ethnic group to another which its own regional variations. This quick diffusion of the use of the kebaya was also linked to the spice trade that was happening during this time in history.
Origins of the Kebaya
After Dutch colonization, the kebaya took on a new role as the formal dress for the European women in the country. During this time, the kebaya was made mostly from mori fabric. Modifications made to this traditional costume later introduced the use of silk and embroidery to add design and color. The most dominant form of kebaya worn on the islands of Java and Bali today, can be visibly traced to the kebaya worn in Java and Sunda from the late 19th - early 20th century onwards.
Many of the easily recognizable features of today’s kebaya – a tight fitting blouse that enhances the torso of the woman; the fold-back collarless neck and front opening; long sleeves; and the type of semi-transparent fabric – are evident in the kebaya of the past century. Traditional kebaya required the torso of the women to be wrapped with a long piece of cloth called a stagen. Women of higher social status would have help in wrapping their torso with the stagen however women who were not so fortunate to have help could dress themselves by tying the end of the stagen to a post and literally wrapping themselves into it.
The semi-transparent kebaya blouse was then worn overtop of the stagen. This blouse was fastened with a brooch rather than buttons and buttonholes. It was customary to combine the kebaya with kain – a length of unstitched cloth worn on the lower part of the body, often (and incorrectly) referred to in the English language as sarong. This kain was wrapped around the body with the pleats being placed at the front of the body. Traditinally this kain was dipped in a cornstach solution and then carefully folded by hand into pleats and pressed to produced the crisp look that was desired.
Modern batik, although having strong ties to traditional batik, utilizes linear treatment of leaves, flowers and birds. These batiks tend to be more dependent on the dictates of the designer rather than the stiff guidelines that have guided traditional craftsmen. This is also apparent in the use of color that modern designers use. Artisans are no Modern Batiklonger dependent on traditional (natural) dyes, as chemical dyes can produce any color that they wish to achieve. Modern batik still utilizes canting and cap to create intricate designs.
Fashion designers such as Iwan Tirta have aggressively introduced batik into the world fashion scene. They have done much to promote the Indonesian art of batik dress, in its traditional and modern forms.
The horizon of batik is continuing to widen. While the design process has remained basically the same over the last century, the process shows great progress in recent decades. Traditionally, batik was sold in 2 1/4 meter lengths used for kain panjang or sarong in traditional dress. Now, not only is batik used as a material to clothe the human body, its uses also include furnishing fabrics, heavy canvas wall hangings, tablecloths and household accessories. Batik techniques are used by famous artists to create batik paintings which grace many homes and offices.
Fine quality handmade batik is very expensive and the production of such works is very limited. However, in a Modern Batikworld that is dominated by machines there is an increasing interest in materials that have been handmade. Batik is one of these materials.
During your stay in Indonesia, take advantage of your time here to learn more about the fascinating world of batik. Have a batik dress or men's business shirt made for you by a seamstress or tailor. Visit batik factories in Jogjakarta, Surakarta or Pekalongan to see for yourself how the intricate process is conducted or ask questions of batik artisans giving demonstrations in stores such as Sarinah or Pasaraya in Jakarta. You will come away with sense of wonder over the time, effort and patience put into the creation of each batik cloth. You too may soon grow to love the distinctive waxy smell of batik and your batik acquisitions will provide many memories of your stay in Indonesia. Your support of the batik industry will also ensure that this art form grows to
Although there are thousands of different batik designs, particular designs have traditionally been associated with traditional festivals and specific religious ceremonies. Previously, it was thought that certain cloth had mystical powers to ward off ill fortune, while other pieces could bring good luck.
Wedding Batik
Certain batik designs are reserved for brides and bridegrooms as well as their families. Other designs are reserved for the Sultan and his family or their attendants. A person's rank could be determined by the pattern of the batik he/she wore.
In general, there are two categories of batik design: geometric motifs (which tend to be the earlier designs) and free form designs, which are based on stylized patterns of natural forms or imitations of a woven texture. Nitik is the most famous design illustrating this effect.
Certain areas are known for a predominance of certain designs. Central Javanese designs are influenced by traditional patterns and colors. Batik from the north coast of Java, near Pekalongan and Cirebon, have been greatly influenced by Chinese culture and effect brighter colors and more intricate flower and cloud designs.
High fashion designs drawn on silk are very popular with wealthy Indonesians. These exceptionally high-quality pieces can take months to create and costs hundreds of dollars.
Kawung
Kawung DesignKawung is another very old design consisting of intersecting circles, known in Java since at least the thirteenth century. This design has appeared carved into the walls of many temples throughout Java such as Prambanan near Jogjakarta and Kediri in East Java. For many years, this pattern was reserved for the royal court of the Sultan of Jogjakarta. The circles are sometimes embellished inside with two or more small crosses or other ornaments such as intersecting lines or dots. It has been suggested that the ovals might represent flora such as the fruit of the kapok (silk cotton) tree or the aren (sugar palm).
Ceplok
Ceplok DesignCeplok is a general name for a whole series of geometric designs based on squares, rhombs, circles, stars, etc. Although fundamentally geometric, ceplok can also represent abstractions and stylization of flowers, buds, seeds and even animals. Variations in color intensity can create illusions of depth and the overall effect is not unlike medallion patterns seen on Turkish tribal rugs. The Indonesian population is largely Muslim, a religion that forbids the portrayal of animal and human forms in a realistic manner. To get around this prohibition, the batik worker does not attempt to express this matter in a realistic form. A single element of the form is chosen and then that element is repeated again and again in the pattern.
Parang
Parang DesignParang was once used exclusively by the royal courts of Central Java. It has several suggested meanings such as 'rugged rock', 'knife pattern' or 'broken blade'. The Parang design consists of slanting rows of thick knife-like segments running in parallel diagonal bands. Parang usually alternated with narrower bands in a darker contrasting color. These darker bands contain another design element, a line of lozenge-shaped motifs call mlinjon. There are many variations of this basic striped pattern with its elegant sweeping lines, with over forty parang designs recorded. The most famous is the 'Parang Rusak' which in its most classical form consisting of rows of softly folded parang. This motif also appears in media other than batik, including woodcarving and as ornamentation on gamelan musical instruments.
JAKARTA - Welcoming the nomination of batik as a world cultural heritage by Unesco on Friday, October 2 next, batik users get free entry into the facility a number of tourist attractions.
Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Division of Culture and Tourism explains Aurora Tambunan, Ragunan Wildlife Park (TMR) will eliminate admission for visitors who wear batik. If on normal days, entrance to the Ragunan pegged around Rp4.500 per visitor.
Ragunan addition, the resorts in the Ancol North Jakarta will also provide 50 percent discount to enter the main gate. The same discount also applies to a vehicle entered the arena of Atlantis and the Ocean. As for the World Fantasy (Dufan) given discounts of 40 percent.
Known, to the main gate wearing Rp13.000 individuals, entrance Rp13.000 cars, 10,000 motorcycles. Entrance of Rp70.000 Atlantis, Rp80.000 Ocean Arena, and Dufan Rp140.000.
Also requested him to head the Office of Tourism and Culture to coordinate Arie Budhiman bar managers, hotels, and restaurants to participate on Indonesian batik dinominasikannya as world heritage objects can not (Intangible Cultural Heritage). The trial itself is Unesco establishment in Abu Dhabi since September 28 to October 2 this.
Aurora explained, in addition to discounts, Governor Fauzi Bowo governor also issued instruction No. 136 of 2009 on the use of batik shirt to wear batik on Friday to civil servants and private parties. "The results of the trial will be announced on October 2 Unesco eight o'clock," he said at the City Hall of Jakarta.
Head of Tourism and Culture DKI Jakarta Arie Budhiman added, but there are nine resorts digratiskan museum for visitors to wear batik. Among Textile Museum, Fatahillah History Museum, Puppet Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, Juang Museum, Maritime Museum, and Museum of MH Thamrin. (Neneng Zubaidah / Newspapers SI / ful)
BANTUL - Motif Batik in Yogyakarta Special Region is estimated to reach over 1400 motifs. However, 300 new batik motifs that have been patented within the last 3 years.
"Patented batik motif long to process. So much of patenting 1400 Yogyakarta batik motif need a long process," said the Governor of Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Museum Batik Environment Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Monday (12/11 / 2007).
A total of 1400 more batik motifs, most of the creator or pembatiknya unknown. Yogyakarta Provincial Government in cooperation degan Indonesian Islamic University (UII) to form a non-structural body of the special handling or provide facilities to register patents. This includes consulting assistance to companies whose products are patented by someone else.
"Hopefully with the existence of non-structural body, the creators of batik motif is no longer difficult to patent his work. Even if the future is there but the motive is unknown creator of the patent law dimungkinakan owned by the government," said Sultan.
Further, Sultan said more than 1,400 design or motif batik batik craftsmen work in Yogyakarta so far there has been no outside parties who patented the Indonesian government even creators of their works batik motif is not known.
"Batik motif patented by different Malaysian batik motif batik artisans work from Yogyakarta. Design Malaysian batik batik-like design, while a similar coastal or design motif batik of Yogyakarta absolutely nothing," said Sultan
Sultan also stated that the existing batik motif is currently no progress at all or staknan.
Batik clothes there now are old designs, while the new design did not exist. So need some ideas batik design competition, but must be totally new design.
"This design competition is expected to create a design or motif batik really new, so the design of batik staknan not like today," Sultan Pungkas.
(Daru Waskita / Trijaya / fmh)
YOGYAKARTA - Stelan blue batik began January 1, 2008 will be the new uniform of all prisoners in Mapoltabes Yogyakarta. But at the fixed bearing belakangannya Prisoners Poltabes Yogyakarta.
? Starting on January 1, 2008 all the prisoners will wear batik clothes Stelan. Thus, unlike the police Sleman, Bantul, Gunungkidul and Kulonprogo,? Yogyakarta Kombes Kapoltabes said Agung Budi Maryoto polls, Sunday (30/12/2007).
In addition to clothing to distinguish with other police detainees in Yogyakarta police. Use of this batik Stelan uniform, also aims to be the prisoners who came from various regions and major cities in Indonesia always menginggat Yogyakarta especially with batik. ? They are expected to be always remembered as the city of Yogyakarta batik,? he said.
While to realize this program, the current Poltabes Yogyakarta've ordered some Stelan batik clothes on one of the companies in Yogyakarta batik. (Priyo Setyawan / Sindo / AHM)
BANTUL - Pascagempa that shook Yogyakarta in May 2006 and, batik crafters Giriloyo, Yogyakarta, showed dedication persisted from economic pressures. They continue to work, through the canting-cantingnya with incised one by sati batik motives.
Learning from the tenacity and perseverance, journalists sympathetic action
Yogyakarta batik to arouse more attention of all parties for valuable works of batik, which has now recorded the UN agency UNESCO with the cultural eyes of 111 nominees from 35 other countries in the Representative List of 76 eyes of the culture.
The reporters learned from experts directly, ie in women in Imogiri batik. Moving the fingers no longer to just write the story, typed on the keyboard keys, but the move by holding the canting, following the point, line, curve, and produces creative designs suitable motif.
Also produce batik work. Hopes to be involved directly know batik process, the perspective and sense of belonging can be more meaningful.
Before batik, drawing meraka first design and move into the fabric.
There are a lot of classical motifs, which until now was done by batik in Giriloyo Imogiri. Attention of many parties, both local governments, local craft councils, private companies, associations batik lovers, has been promoting batik industry in this region.
Almost in every home residents, craftsmen display their works to be purchased. Including to just travel, learn about batik.
Judiman, Chairman of the Forum reporter mentioned quite a lot of Bantul batik motifs and small industries developed in Bantul. Giriloyo is a batik centers that exist today and has become a new tourist destination in the southern region of Bantul.
"I propose Batik can also be a souvenir for tourists who come to Bantul. May be created the iconic, distinctive souvenir of Bantul," said Judiman, Saturday (3/10/2009).
Meanwhile, Chairman of the National Crafts Council Regional (Dekranasda) Bantul District, Sri Surya is also Widati Bantul Regent's wife said it strongly supported an event held by journalists because it can foster a love of the original work of the community of Bantul Regency.
However, there are potential side expect the other in Bantul, the fabric is also striated original works from the community of Bantul, which until now little known by the society at large.
"There are two areas to develop handicrafts striated fabric of the region and Krapyak Sedayu, Sewon Bantul. I hope this paper fabric was introduced by the media throughout the community in Indonesia," he said. (Daru Waskita / Trijaya / ton)
Yuni Herlina Sinambela - Okezone
JAKARTA - Although Friday is usually all employees wear-free and orderly fashion, but today Governor Fauzi Bowo instructed all administration employees to wear batik.
As seen in the City Hall neighborhood of Jakarta, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday (2/10/2009), the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta employees wearing national compact that.
From most of the officials who was interviewed, they admitted pleased with the appeal and instructions from the President to make this a day of batik, a symbol of moral support for Indonesia's batik industry in the international eye.
"Good, preserve batik culture, not to diserobot," said employee Regional Personnel Agency (BKD) Achyar Moch administration as seen in the 6th floor of the administration building, Jakarta.
According Achyar story, this time the pegwai required to wear batik clothes in the neighborhood of City Hall.
"Sanctions in the form of a verbal warning first, if still recalcitrant newly issued warning so hard," he added.
SURABAYA - admitted batik as a local product of the world through Indonesia by UNESCO, had a positive impact of local batik trade business.
Even in some places or gallery batik entrepreneurs, the level of demand or sales of various types of batik with twice or 100% compared to the previous. Even the production of batik craftsmen unable to meet consumer demand.
As recognized businessmen from Sidoarjo batik, Ahmad Syaikhu. Business owners "Batik Barro" admits selling batik in place increased 100%. "Demand is usually 200-250 pieces per month, can now reach 400-500 pieces per month," he said Friday (16/10/2009).
But he said, consumers are still depending on interest or seasonal conditions. With increasing sales volume, the turnover was obtained also rose. If the averaged Rp100 per piece worth thousands, the turnover achieved during the month reached a minimum of Rp40-50 million.
Sidoarjo addition, the buyer produced batik originated from various big cities like Jakarta, Bogor and Surabaya. Even Syaikhu say if production capacity in the business are not able to serve the market demand.
"I plan to increase production capacity by building the land and add batik equipment," explained the businessman this Magersari Kelurahan.
We have argued, the production capacity in Batik Barro only able to produce 60 pieces per week. "During this batik craftsmen worked in their own homes. In the future I will make the building as a place of production and thus increase the production of batik equipment will be increased," he explained.
Increased sales manager also acknowledged "Aya Gallery" Balgis N Muhyidin. Which helps marketing Balgis batik works of local artisans selling batik was admitted in the gallery increased 30%.
"Increase to 30 percent. Previous earnings of about Rp30-40 million, now increased to Rp60-70 million," said gallery manager who are in Menanggal, Surabaya, this.
Balgis claims to have been able to attract buyers from various major cities in Java and outside Java, such as Jakarta, Surabaya, and Kalimantan.
"Batik we sell is batik from various regions in East Java as Tuban, Tulungagung, Banyuwangi, Sidoarjo and others," he explained.
He acknowledged the policy in government agencies and private entrepreneurs lucrative batik. "Now many agencies that require employees to use batik on certain days," he said.
According to him, the consumer market rather than batik batik printing (printing) for higher value work. (Ishomuddin / Newspaper SI / night)
JAKARTA - The Indonesian people should be more caring for cultural heritage, not only batik now dikukuhkannya as world heritage world heritage by UNESCO.
"Batik Indonesia's indigenous culture, all the ingredients in the whole archipelago. Motifnya also full of symbolic and Javanese Hindu culture," said an expert from the University of Indonesia, batik, Parwatri Wahyono when talking with the Legal, Friday (2/9/2009) .
According to him, if there are parties who claim it as their own batik course not true. "The motive in batik is closely related to Indonesian culture," he added.
Therefore, the Indonesian nation as the owner of batik art should appreciate its presence, especially this center has become part of world heritage.
"We expect as the owner must evolve and preserve this valuable cultural. As a civilized nation, we should be more concerned about this batik, Parwatri said.
He also expects the authorities to consider batik artisans, for example through small business development. "This potential can be welfare of the people by producing batik," said Parwatri.
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KULONPROGO - A number of batik in Kulonprogo, responded positively to dikukuhkannya batik as world heritage by UNESCO world heritage. They hoped this policy will describe the development of business opportunities in Kulonprogo batik.
In the area of Kulonprogo, batik industrial center located in the area LENDAH District. Dozens of traditional batik has engaged business
This long time. The difficulty of marketing the product, resulting in part from leaving this business. some even chose to become a labor of batik in Bantul regency.
"Hope we will be more and more people are wearing batik shirts, and it increases our revenue," said Widodo batik crafters in Kulonprogo, Thursday (1/9/2009).
According to him, Kulonprogo batik quality is not inferior to other regions. Because, batik Menoreh have called for Kulonprogo distinctive style. It's just pemkab attention to marketing is not maximum. "Many people are reluctant to use our products, and choose batik Pekalongan," he said.
(Kuntadi / Newspaper SI / ram)
Friday, October 16, 2009 - 20:01 wib
JAKARTA - After batik officially recognized by UNESCO on October 2, and as one of Indonesia's work, people from all walks greeted with joy.
No exception with a member of the House of Representatives (DPR). In fact, the House set on Friday as a day of compulsory wearing of batik in Senayan Building.
So Vice Chairman of Parliament presented Priyo Budi Santoso in the House of Representatives, Senayan, Jakarta, Friday (16/10/2009). "But should batik batik made in the country is not made in Malaysia," he added.
Dressed in batik, was first cultivated in several government departments. Long before batik officially recognized by UNESCO.
Translation: Indonesian » English
Yogyakarta Gagas Wisata Batik Senin, 05/10/2009 10:46 Sumber: Kompas.com YOGYAKARTA - Pemerintah Kota (Pemkot) Yogyakarta berniat mengembangkan wisata batik pada 2010, menyusul pengakuan Organisasi Pendidikan, Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Kebudayaan PBB (UNESCO) terhadap batik Indonesia sebagai warisan budaya duni "Kami tahun depan akan mengembangkan wisata yang berhubungan batik, misalnya di berbagai kampung batik dijadikan tempat belajar cara membatik," kata Kepala Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan Kota Yogyakarta, Yulia Rustiyaningsih, di Yogyakarta, akhir pekan kemarin. Menurut dia, pengakuan UNESCO atas batik Indonesia tersebut diharapkan dapat membantu upaya melestarikan batik. Rencana awal yang akan dilakukan oleh Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan untuk mengembangkan pariwisata minat khusus tersebut adalah mengembangkan wilayah yang sudah terkenal sebagai tempat produksi batik di Kota Yogyakarta. "Salah satunya adalah Kampung Taman di Kecamatan Kraton. Wisatawan bisa diajak belajar membatik," katanya. Ia berharap wisatawan yang tertarik untuk mengenal lebih jauh tentang batik bukan hanya berasal dari mancanegara, tetapi juga wisatawan nusantara. "Wisatawan dalam negeri juga meminati batik. Jika berkunjung ke Yogyakarta mereka selalu mencari batik sebagai cenderamata," katanya. Menurut dia, Pasar Beringharjo, sebagai pusat penjualan batik, juga akan terus dikembangkan sebagai bagian dari wisata batik di Yogyakarta. Ketua Umum Paguyuban Pecinta batik Indonesia (PPBI), Larasati Sulianti Sulaiman sebelumnya menyatakan pengakuan UNESCO atas batik Indonesia merupakan bentuk pengakuan dunia terhadap keagungan batik sehingga harus dijadikan tantangan bagi bangsa Indonesia untuk melestarikannya. Menurut dia, salah satu usaha pelestarian yang dapat ditempuh adalah mengenalkan batik kepada seluruh masyarakat Indonesia, karena masih ada masyarakat yang belum mengetahui batik. Selain itu perlu pula juga dilakukan regenerasi perajin batik.
Yogyakarta Batik Tour idea
Monday, 05/10/2009 10:46
Source: Kompas.com
YOGYAKARTA - City Government (City Government) intend to develop tourism Yogyakarta batik in 2010, following the recognition of the Organization Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to the Indonesian batik as duni cultural heritage
"Our next year will develop tourism-related batik, for example in the village of batik used as a place to learn how to make batik," said Head of Culture and Tourism Office of Yogyakarta city, Yulia Rustiyaningsih, in Yogyakarta, last weekend.
According to him, UNESCO's recognition of Indonesian batik is expected to help efforts to preserve batik. Initial plan will be conducted by the Department of Tourism and Culture to develop special interest tourism is developing an area already known as a place of batik production in the city of Yogyakarta. "One of them is the village of Sultan Park in the District. Visitors can be invited to learn batik," he said.
He hopes tourists who are interested to know more about batik not only come from abroad, but also tourists. "Tourists are also interested in domestic batik. If you visit Yogyakarta they are always looking for batik as souvenirs," he said.
According to him, Beringharjo market, as the sales center of batik, also will continue to be developed as part of tourism in Yogyakarta batik. Circle of Friends Chairman of Indonesian batik Lovers (PPBI), Solomon Sulianti Larasati earlier declared UNESCO recognition of Indonesian batik is a world recognition of the greatness of batik and should be a challenge for the Indonesian nation to preserve it.
According to him, one of the conservation efforts that can be taken is to introduce batik to all Indonesian people, because there are still people who do not know batik. Also needed are also made batik crafters regeneration.
UNESCO, the body of the United Nations (UN) that handles education, science, and culture, will soon set a batik Indonesia as the world's cultural heritage native Indonesia. According to the Department of Culture and Tourism, the determination will be made on September 28, 2009. Meanwhile, a new inaugural date will be conducted on October 2, 2009.
Batik batik is made by hand (using a canting), not by way of in-branded or printing. Therefore, the famous batik unique and luxurious. In order batik internationally recognized, the government propose to UNESCO. Communities and local batik expert support in a way to make a statement and documentation of the existence of batik. Simultaneously, the government, experts, organizations / institutions, craftsmen, and community members to more actively expanding. The result, escaped batik and verification study conducted during the 3 years, by the representative countries of UNESCO.
