Batik Fabrics Of Indonesia And Malaysia
Batik - what is it? Actually, most of us have seen it but just did not know what its called. Its a cloth material that is patterned using dying techniques. Often you will see batik as wall hangs, as garments on men and women - particularly Indonesians and Malaysians, as table or chair "throws" as light rugs on floors and batik can be used in other ways too.
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The Javanese batik is produced with cultural and religious beliefs in mind. It originally was made with only 3 colours - that of indigo, white and dark browns. May seem a bit bland but batiks have been around for a very long time so the original dyes were all purely natural products and thus limited in colours. Social standing and rank of a particular individual is given by the design of his or her batik.
Javanese batik designs and colours are different from any other part of Indonesia or any other part of the world due to the motifs and patterns being used to reflect specific cultures and specific religious beliefs. In the north of Java, as an example, the batik tends to be more brightly coloured and different dyes are used in the making. This is to signify the variety of different cultures that have been a part of northern Javanese life over the centuries, to include Chinese, Arabic, Dutch and Javanese.
The way batiks are priced is dependant upon the intricacy of the design, which thus reflects the ability of the crafts person, the fabrics used in the manufacturing process and the amount of time taken to complete the batik. Pieces range from a few dollars to many thousands of dollars.
In times gone by Javanese batiks were sold to the rest of Indonesia and also exported into Malaysia. They were then useas sarongs or dresses or adornments around the house, as mentioned.
Indonesian batik is thought to be the best batik available although Malaysians will of course tend to disagree with this. Indonesian batik is seen to be more intricate in design. However, no matter whether Indonesian or Malaysian batiks are the best, it has to be said its a beautiful form or artwork and must surely be very much appreciated by Asians and Westerners alike.
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For more on batik making, Malaysian fashions why not come and stay at Kuching hotels or at the beautiful Damai.
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