CULTURE Indonesian BATIK

R.A. heroine Kartini and her husband wore batik skirt. Batik motifs used machetes Kartini is a pattern to the nobles Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of the culture of Indonesia (especially Java) since long. Javanese women in the past made their skills in batik for a living, so in the past, batik work is exclusively women's work until the discovery of "Batik Cap" which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely the coastal batik masculine lines as can be seen in shades of "Mega Clouds", which in some coastal areas batik work is common for men.
The tradition of batik was originally a hereditary tradition, so that occasionally a recognizable motif batik originated from a particular family. Some batik may indicate the status of a person. Even today, some traditional 'batik motifs used by the family only keratonYogyakarta and Surakarta.
Batik Cirebon Batik patterned sea creatures is the ancestral heritage of Indonesia (Java) that until now still exist. Batik is also first introduced to the world by President Suharto, who was then wearing batik at the UN Conference.
Batik is used to wrap around the body by a dancer in the palace TariBedhoyo Ketawang Java. Variety style batik batik patterns and colors are influenced by various foreign influences. Originally, batik has a variety of shades and colors are limited, and some patterns may only be used by certain circles. However, coastal batik absorb various external influences, such as foreign traders and also in the end, the invaders. Bright colors like red popularized by the Chinese, who also popularized the style phoenix. European colonial nations are also taking interest in batik, and the result is a style previously unknown flowers (like tulips) and also the objects taken by the colonizer (the building or horse-drawn carriage), including their favorite colors like blue. Retain traditional batik pattern, and is still used in traditional ceremonies, because usually each style has a representation of each.
Baju Batik in Indonesia in the first batik clothes are often worn at formal events to replace the jacket. But in its development during the New Order apda batik shirt is also used as formal wear school students and civil servants (batik Korpri) who uses batik uniform on Friday. Further development of batik began to shift into everyday clothes are mainly used by women. Private employees usually wear batik on Thursday or Friday. Malaysian batik shirt Every Thursday, all male civil servants in Malaysia are required to wear batik Malaysia began January 17, 2008. Chairman of the Steering Position Perkhidmatan Awam Tan Sri Ismail Adam has been distributed to all positions of the kingdom. Before this regulation only wear batik on Saturdays only. Later changed to the day-to-1 and the 15th day of each month. But many are forgotten.

INDONESIAN BATIK HISTORY

Batik is historically derived from ancestors, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At the moment motif batik pattern is still dominated by forms of animals and plants.
But in its development history of batik have evolved, from painting motifs of animals and plants gradually turn to the abstract patterns that resemble a cloud, temple reliefs, wayang beber and so forth. Furthermore, through the merger of the painting with the art of decorating style clothing, batik art show as we know it today.
The type and style of traditional batik quite so much, but the patterns and variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of each region are very diverse. Indonesia's cultural treasures so rich nation has been driving styles and types of batik tradisioanal with its own specialty characteristics.

RECOMMENDATION BATIK

Although the existence of batik some time ago had claimed to neighboring countries. Batik according to some literature already exists in this country since the days of the Majapahit developed to date. Batik is now experienced various changes in the way of making membuat.Bila formerly done traditionally, is now modern ways have done to meet market demands quickly and massal.Pembenahan likely continue to be done by the business also related to the government to protect this cultural heritage remains a trade mark ancestral lands. One of them by proposing to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for batik is recognized as the cultural heritage of indigenous intellectual property Indonesia.Dirjen Small and Medium Industry,
Ministry of Industry, Fauzi Aziz some time ago had said the process is already running at the final stage, decided to stay at the committee hearing September 2009 or October 2009 in Dubai, UAE Arab.Sudah two-thirds of the members of UNESCO to provide recommendations, approve the batik to be recognized as indigenous cultural heritage Indonesia. Among Nigeria, South Korea, United Arab Emirates who sudah.Bahkan Minister of Justice and Human Rights has been done in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Indonesian Batik Foundation and the entrepreneurs and artists batik batik or batik launch marks the brand "Batik Indonesia". It is intended to preserve Indonesian batik and legally protect it from use by other parties at home and abroad, introduces the identity of Indonesian batik to the world market.

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Tips for Choosing Batik

As one of the nation's cultural heritage, Batik / Batik shirt has become a more formal dress is loved by the people of Indonesia. Kind also varied, ranging batik using canting to Baju Batik motifs with mold machine (print) also sold on the market. So you can distinguish which ones fit your tastes, it's good if you follow the tips on the following Batik!
1. Determine the Type of Batik, Batik Design what you want.
2. When viewed from the process of making batik is batik fabrics and Batik Print. Batik has the same motif on the inside and outside clothing. Meanwhile, Batik Design Batik print more light on the outside and slightly faded on the inside of clothing. To be sure, you can menceknya directly.
3. When viewed from the material, there are older models Batik originally used to sling that are easily torn. By use of this material is favored because of cool and comfortable when worn. But the texture, the fabric is thicker.
4. For Models category Batik, which materials are best used is usually not the engine loom (ATBM), usually the basic material used is silk so it's natural that the most expensive price class.
5. For treatment, Batik silk made from premium one of which must be in dryclean to be more durable and secure fiber cloth. ;
6. While the usual batik, immersion washing without soap. It aims to maintain its color so as not quickly fade.
7. Always buy genuine Indonesian batik