How to Choose the Best Batik for Every Occasion

A variety of unique patterns and colors make this Indonesian Batik class very special. Almost every region has a unique pattern. Because of the many motifs and colors of Batik, so sometimes we are confused about choosing which Batik is suitable.

If in the near future you plan to add to your Batik collection, there are a number of things to consider in choosing Batik:

1. Fitting / Size

The size or fitting of Batik is usually always a problem. Many ready-made Batik has a bad size. too much to the side, arms that are too wide / long and many more.

No matter how expensive you wear Batik, if it does not fit in your body then your appearance will look “cheap”

2. Material

What distinguishes the quality of Batik class is a material for making Batik, which consists of fabric and how to make Batik. Fabrics for Batik vary from silk to ordinary cotton. Silk is the choice of quality materials for making High End Batik Bali.

3. Color

Dark or light colors depend on your choice for the event you are visiting. For casual events you can use bright colors, like red, yellow, or purple. As for formal events, you can choose a darker or monochrome color (black / white).

4. Motives

Indonesia is very rich in culture, ethnicity, race and religion. Therefore each region has different motifs / patterns of Batik and makes it unique. There is no harm in you exploring unique and distinctive Batik motifs, for example the “mega overcast” motif becomes the typical motif on Trusmi Cirebon Batik or Kalimantan Batik motifs that are distinct from other regions of Batik, let’s say Batik Bali. Make sure that the combination of the colors of Batik motifs with the basic colors of Batik is appropriate and harmonious.

5. Casual or Formal

Before you decide to buy Batik clothes, determine these Batik clothes for formal events, semi-formal or casual? There is no specific standard of Batik which is casual and which is formal, but it is not funny if you have the wrong costume because you choose the wrong Batik motif? You must be able to distinguish which Batik is casual and which is formal.

For casual Batik motives usually have flora or fauna motifs or the other and have a bright dominant basic color. As for formal Batik class, it is more in the form of a shirt that does not have too many variations of the model, it is just simple and minimalist and has a pattern of Batik motifs with softer and more elegant colors, for instance, dark Batik Denpasar.