Bandung Review : Magical Style of Batik (BETA VERSION)

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Magical Style of Batik

Catchy color and pattern of that beautiful dress has stole everybody’s attention. What on earth is the mojo? Wow, it is none other than the gorgeus BATIK! The remarkable pattern of traditional batik has been getting off the ground to the modern one. Batik has transformed into something that can be match with every occasion and various style. The oldschool and out-of-date image of Batik has gone instantly when the today’s fashion for either male or female, with interesting application and fresh idea of Indonesian’s creative people. Batik is now can be use as your every day outfit – beyond the school uniform and official clothes. The formality of batik has changed into the flexible, light and casual one.

The modern batik use many bright colors, which can spread out the cheerful impression. The desainers often chose the gradation effect of thecolor – which is used to have the earth color on it – and it makes batik become more lively and younger at heart. Besides its color, ‘fun’ and pop-style patterns have become a key to get attention of the consumer which is now mostly come from the youth of the nation. Batik is starting to coming out its ‘comfort zone’. You will find that batik is not always associated with clothes, but also bags, wallets, necklaces, bracelets, scarfs, bed covers, stationaries and even dining sets. Some called it as ‘batik craft’, simply to explain that batik can be crafted into many kinds of creative products.

One of the best batik from West Java is coming from Garut (a small town located about 90 km from the East of Bandung), so it is usually known as the “Garutan”. Bandung as the creative industry center, has created many craftsman and batik designers with the inovative and out-of-the-box ideas. If you want to browse for Batik in this Parijs Van Java city, you won’t get trouble just like in the past time. Check out batik fashion items in Pasar Baru, ITC and Kepatihan. With affordable prices, you can get the high quality products with a wide range of them. You can even buy batik products as your wedding souvenirs.

2nd of October has appointed as the National Batik Day and some considered Friday as the day of batik in weekly basis. So, pick your favorite batik and combine them with your best outfit or accessories. Voila! A hip style with the touch of national heritage! (CS)

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