Archives: Batik
Asian Fashion Fascinating Fact (I)
Did you know that? It is still unsure whether ‘Batik‘ word’s origin is Javanese from amba (’to write’) and titik (’dot’ or ‘point’), or constructed from a hypothetical Proto-Austronesian root *beCík, meaning ‘to tattoo’ from the use of a needle in the process. The word is first recorded in English in the Encyclopædia Britannica of 1880, [...]— Puti Karina Puar • July 27th, 2008
Indigo Batik
Eco friendly color is not always green. It can be indigo! And while batik is really on vogue, indigo dyed batik fabric is a good news for double-agents of fashionista and earth lover. Indigo colored batik is made in three stage process of waxing dyeing and de-waxing. The artisans mixes extract of indigofera leaves with water [...]— Puti Karina Puar • July 12th, 2008
Batik: Indonesia’s Latest Trend is Coming Home
Batik, the Indonesia’s original attire is becoming the latest girlie fashion trend these days in big cities of Indonesia such as Jakarta, and Bandung. Batik is dominating the display of girls’ clothing stores, and it comes in various patterns and designs. This phenomenon is quite surprising since batik is usually regarded as old fashioned, and only [...]— Puti Karina Puar • May 4th, 2008
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