Batik

Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of the culture of Indonesia (especially Java) for a long time. 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 invention of “Batik Cap” which allows the entry of men into the field.

Variety Batik style and color are influenced by various foreign influences. Initially, 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. Bright colors like red popularized by Tionghoa, who also popularized the style of the phoenix. European nations are also taking interest in batik, and the result is a style of flowers that were not known such as tulips, as well as favorite colors they like the color blue. Retain traditional batik design, and is still used in traditional ceremonies, because usually each style has a representation of each.

Initially, batik clothes are often worn at formal events to replace the jacket. In the further development of 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 clothing mainly used by women. Private employees usually wear batik on Thursday or Friday.