batik
Indonesia is a multicultural country made up of thousands of islands and tribes. The differences in demography and geography lead to cultural differences, including outfits worn by each tribe. Batik is one of the outfits are very popular, and its popularity is known worldwide.
If you watch TV and see the President of Indonesia to speak in public lectures and international, you can see wear a shirt with unique ethnic designs. That’s what kind of batik, the national dress of Indonesia called on citizens.
In some cases, Indonesia wear traditional costumes like kebaya, baju kurung, ulos, etc. But when they go to national events, batik is much talk. This dress is a symbol of unity. Indonesian Batik is claimed as masterpieces of oral and intangible heritage of humanity for all the techniques, technology, design development, and cultural values necessary for a piece of him. This is because the process consists of two factors: techniques of color and choice of motifs. Believe that the existence of Indonesian Batik began in the era of Majapahit and more popular in the late 18th century and early 19th century. Batik was really pure hand-made, but later, as technology has developed, it is usually printed. The hand that need painting for a long time, but the paper needed a shorter time.
Years ago, batik was worn only at formal occasions. At that time, tend to Indonesian batik, instead of tuxedos and other formal wear to choose from. Some families even considered a tradition of batik. It’s like their identity because the models can even show their economic status. So far, the traditional patterns still used by the family of Yogyakarta and Surakarta city. Batik is probably the most unique place you’ve ever known.











