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Located along the lobby of the Grand Sahid Jaya, precisely in Solo Lounge. The event “In Love With Batik: High Tea Fashion Show by Danar Hadi” will be held from December 15, 16, October 17, 2009. The event which lasted for three days this is a form of pride of the nation of Indonesia on UNESCO’s recognition of Indonesian Batik as cultural heritage (world heritage).

On the lobby of the Grand Sahid Jaya will be decorated with various ornaments, batik equipment and the latest collection of batiks from Batik Danar Hadi, ranging from ancient times until now blend with fresh flower design.

The event was also attended by the Jakarta Socialite which directly Fria Justice hosted by the Friends of the archipelago, Rani Sutrisno Circumference of the Foundation of Culture and Lisa Ayodhia Sulam Indonesia Foundation. For the Fashion Show will be colored by the model Danar Hadi Batik, on that date starting at 16:00 to 16:30 pm and a special on October 16, 2009 Fashion Show will be hosted by specially invited guests from Jakarta Socialite.

This event is open to the public, only $. 50.000, – including a glass of juice and snacks guests can watch a fashion show by designer Ghea Panggabean, Priyo and Denny Wirawan, other than that marked by lucky draw and assorted collection of Batik Danar Hadi sold with special prices.

Maestro Indonesian batik, Nusjirwan Tirtaatmadja or more familiarly known Iwan Tirta, died this morning. Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection Linda Gumelar lost.

“We lost a maestro in the field of batik. People who really know about the incredible understanding about Indonesian batik,” said Linda Gumelar at the funeral home, Panarukan Road No. 25, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Saturday, July 31, 2010.

Iwan Tirta died at around 8:40 pm at the RS Abdi Waluyo, Menteng, Central Jakarta. Batik designers had reliable treatment for 10 days in the hospital.

Linda Gumelar claimed since batik works of young designers do like the birth of Blora, East Java, 18 April 1935 it. In fact, the wife of former Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar is often used Iwan Tirta batik since I was in college.

“I feel lost at all. What I would expect as much as possible to continue with what has been done Mas Iwan,” says Linda.

Linda judge, to continue the work of Iwan Tirta can be done in many ways. One of them by learning to use Indonesian motifs.

“He is also a lot also share their knowledge to younger generations,” he said. However, Linda was sure many successors born Iwan Tirta.

“I hope anyone who has a collection of Iwan Tirta to be able to guard it well. By preserving the cultures of Indonesia,”

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In a simple home page is packed coconut shell or shell portion is still covered with skin that has been dried coconut. In another corner, which also contains several sacks of coconut shells were piled away.

“Shell-shell is the main raw material for making handicraft bag that has occupied our family,” said Bambang Sugirawan to the Surabaya Post.

According to him, his family business that has been occupied for more than ten years by generations. Since ten years of that, he along with several other family members began making bags of coconut shell and exist today.

Bambang admitted, coconut shell he chose as the main ingredient, because apart from easily obtained, the shell also has more value than other materials. Among these are strong and have a captivating texture.

“The process of making coconut shell bag is quite complicated. First, coconut shell buttons shaped like various sizes. Then, the shell is already formed and we are glued to cloth weaving to form a unity, “he explained.

In order to have the impression of traditional and exotic, coconut shell bag is combined with traditional patterned fabrics, namely batik cloth. Innovation Bambang made of coconut shell bag combined with batik cloth was quite successful. The proof, Bambang now inundated orders not only from within the country but also from abroad.

“Those countries to which we currently export, among others, Mexico, Jamaica, Iran, and also neighboring countries like Malaysia,” said Bambang.

Currently, he added, he has more than 40 employees. With the amount of labor, Bambang capable of producing 400 to 500 units of bags per month. While the sales turnover reaches the bag USD 20 million to $ 30 million per month.

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You could say 2008 is the year of batik. Because, batik industry has developed very rapidly in this year. Modifications in terms of design, color until motifs, making batik is more accepted every circle.

The plume, wearing batik, Indonesian society is not merely follow the trend, but also indicates the existence of culture, philosophy and identity as a nation.

Several private offices and even require their employees using batik on certain days. It was a positive response to the development of the batik industry in the country. In fact, 2008 could be said to be a year of batik. Is next year remains batik trend?

Lawalata Oscar, one of Indonesia’s young designer, revealing batik will continue to grow in 2009. “In my opinion, batik equipment will grow next year. Prepared the traditional textiles such as weaving and songket also in great demand, “he said when met VIVAnews at Senayan City, beginning in December and then, in a fashion show Batik Nusantara Festival 2008. He also predicted a traditional Indonesian fabrics will experience rapid growth such as batik.

Oscar predictions for 2009 fashion trends later, is a fashion that highlights personal character of each invidu. “For the comfort of personal character in a dress, it means that someone has created his own style. That’s right, better than just following trends, “said Oscar.

In the draft 2009 plan later, Oscar will also include Indonesian ethnic elements. “I’m always trying to explore Indonesian ethnic elements and incorporating them into my designs. Our culture is very diverse and very exotic. By exploring and entering in each design, for me, is a pride, “said Oscar.

Lenny Agustin is famous for its unique and contemporary design also gives the batik trend prediction 2009. According to him, the development of batik in 2009 depends on the exploration of Indonesian designers. “The fashion designers and industry must continue to explore batik batik, both in terms of design, and motive. Trends that will fluctuate, so creativity is essential to batik still exist, “said Lenny.

In terms of motive, Lenny hopes of progress in the direction of contemporary batik motif. “Classic batik motifs indeed be defended, but it never hurts to be more creative with motives that are more contemporary,” said Lenny. He even plans to design their own batik in design 2009.

Lenny exploration of batik is very visible in his design. In this show, Lenny combines batik Pekalongan and Cirebon. The reason for wanting to show the young and playful elements in his design. Pekalongan and Cirebon batik color chosen is a cheerful colors.

With the theme of street style, Lenny successfully integrate with the fitting of two different batik patterns. Batik look younger, cheerful and definitely very chic. Moreover, fashion design is also integrated with the bag in its design. Exploration on batik builds a “new sense of batik.”

source: vivanews.com