Batik is an Indonesian cultural heritage that was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 2009.
The word batik comes from Amba Javanese which means writing, and a point which means point or dot.
Batik is the art of making patterns on fabrics using candles as a barrier between the parts to be colored.
The process of making batik can take up to weeks depending on the level of difficulty and smoothness of the desired pattern.
Traditional batik is made using cotton fabric, but now it has been produced with other materials such as silk and rayon.
Batik is not only used as clothing, but also as a decoration material such as tablecloths, curtains, and sheets.
Batik has many motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and traditional Indonesian beliefs.
Indonesian Batik Famous throughout the world, even used by Michelle Obama while attending the G20 meeting in Bali in 2011.
There are several types of batik that are only used at certain events, for example Sidomukti batik used at weddings.
Along with the times, batik also experiences innovation and modification, so there are now various types of batik including batik combination with printing techniques or screen printing.
