September 24, 2019 - Phalam Batik

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Have you ever heard of Batik Bali or Batik Denpasar??

Batik Bali is one of Indonesia’s cultural features, which turns out to have its characteristics. In Bali, dozens of Batik Bali industries are grown which showcases local handicrafts with Balinese designs, having diverse batik designs including several innovative batik by combining patterns from outside Bali and can even influence from Chinese motifs. What is quite famous is batik, this is a process of art, a picture art that is carved or written on fabric so that it produces beautiful, artistic-valued and high-quality works.

The Uniqueness of Batik Bali or Batik Denpasar

Batik artists are free to express themselves by creating pattern or Batik Class like the culture and natural charm of Bali that inspired him, such as frangipani flowers, hibiscus, fish and also birds, as well as cultural and artistic activities such as the cremation process, winged lion, barong, Kala or related to religious activities, local designs that are very popular with Balinese even for tourists. Balinese batik cloth is not only for traditional custom clothing, but can also be designed for formal or casual clothing. Batik certainly has different characteristics, so that makes it a handicraft that has artistic value and high quality, there are characteristics to be able to recognize these Balinese written batik motifs including:

Heavier fabric weight because Batik Bali or Batik Denpasar uses a type of Mori cloth. However, this fabric has a cool texture and does not make the wearer feel hot. So there is no need to be careful to use it during the day or for outdoor activities.
Batik motifs blend between traditional and modern motifs. This is another important thing. Many people still think that batik is something that is ancient and can not be used by young people. When in fact it’s not like that. Examples such as motifs and patterns that are owned by Batik Bali or Batik Denpasar.
The motifs on Batik Bali or Batik Denpasar cloth are more dominant in telling the story of the Gods or culture about Bali. Balinese batik cloth is thick with culture, religion, and reflection of the people. This then gives its icon to the motifs that appear. The story of the life of the Balinese people through the portrayal of the gods is a wealth that cannot be imitated.

That’s some of the characteristics of Batik Bali or Batik Denpasar. Hopefully, after reading this you will not hesitate anymore to be proud to wear batik.