Posts

Showing posts from October, 2018
Indonesian Batik Day As one of the most valuable parts of Indonesia’s cultural heritage, batik is celebrated every year, on 2 October. Batik is one of the most valuable parts of Indonesia’s cultural heritage and an important contribution to global art. Since UNESCO recognized Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2009, the country celebrates National Batik Day every year, on 2 October. On this day, Indonesian people wear batik in honour of this ancient tradition. Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth. Cloth made using this technique is also referred to as batik. Batik is made by applying wax to cloth with the help of special tools. Then the cloth is soaked in dye. The wax resists dyes, so when it is removed from the cloth with boiling water, some parts of the cloth remain uncolored. This technique allows to create intricate and beautiful patterns. Batik is made in various countries, but Indonesian batik ...