Thursday, November 19, 2009

Anne Avantie, Indonesian Kebaya Designer

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Not many designers Indonesia who specialize in kebaya. And among the few, the name Anne Avantie so closely with the kebaya, especially modern kebaya.

After nearly 20 years working in the fashion world, she held her first single show in Jakarta. Taking the same title with the book launch recently, "I, Grace & Kebaya," the show was special because it was supported by a strong artistic element ethnic nuances, according to the breath kebaya.

Kebaya collection performance is carried Anne's life as a woman of Java, among others, visible from the decor, food and drink typical ethnic Javanese, to order the thick music of traditional breath. Anne managed to express the philosophy of the kebaya. For Anne, kebaya dress not only the spirit but also has the power.

Sparkling impression

In her show this time, she displays a series of collections that show clearly the metamorphosis kebaya from the time period. In the first sequence, showing the seven original Indonesian kebaya hosted by seven Putri Indonesia.

"Kebaya hosted by Indonesia's Princess is without a touch of classic kebaya Anne Avantie. This is to describe the original Indonesian kebaya, so are the fabrics used, "said Anne.

After that one by one model kebaya design modifications brought Anne. Without having to run from the lives of the original, modern kebaya look more attractive, imaginative and elegant. Kebaya series also featured heavy with detail. The use of sequins, embroidery and sparkling bead gives the impression.

Meanwhile secant unusual as asymmetry, and the use of brocade materials, tile, even the equivalent of batik cloth made into skirts long-tailed, suggesting different from the traditional kebaya.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Paris Fashion Show Inspired By Batik!

Source: http://divadivo.net/fashion-show-paris-terinspirasi-oleh-batik/

Dries Van Noten is a renowned fashion designer from Belgium who had a career of more than 20 years, and his work to fill more than 500 stores around the world.

And that is proud, in the latest Paris Fashion Show Spring 2010 collection, you know what part of the inspiration Dries Van Noten? Yes, Batik!! Please see her photos below, although combined with other elements, but his batik accent is so strong. Even Dries Van Noten reportedly taken directly from Indonesian batik.


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Pekalongan Batik

Source: http://www.batikmarkets.com/batik.php

Although no official records began to be known when the batik in Pekalongan, but according to existing estimates of batik in Pekalongan around the year 1800. Even according to the data recorded at the Ministry, batik motif was created in 1802, as a small tree motif of clothing materials.

However, significant progress could have occurred after a major war in 1825-1830 in the Mataram kingdom, often referred to by the Diponegoro war or a war of Java. With the war court is urging families and their followers who left the region many kingdoms. They then spread to the East and West. Later in the area - new area of the family and followers develop batik.

To the east of Solo and Yogyakarta batik style batik refine existing in Mojokerto and Tulungagung to spread to Gresik, Surabaya and Madura. Westward was developed in Banyumas batik, Kebumen, Tegal, Cirebon and Pekalongan. With this migration, the batik Pekalongan existing growing.
Over time, Batik Pekalongan experiencing rapid development compared with other regions. Batik in this area grew around coastal areas, namely in the cities and towns of Pekalongan Buaran, Pekajangan and Wonopringgo.

Pekalongan public encounter with the various nations such as China, Dutch, Arabs, Indians, Malays and Japanese in the past has colored the dynamics in full color motifs and batik art.

In connection with the several types of batik motif influence the results from various countries who came to be known as the identity of Pekalongan batik. The motive was, the batik Jlamprang, inspired from Indian and Arab Affairs. Then batik Encim and Klengenan, influenced by the Peranakan Chinese. Dutch batik, batik Morning Afternoon, and batik Hokokai, growing rapidly since the Japanese occupation.

Cultural development of printing techniques dyed cap motifs using night (candles) on the cloth that came to be called batik, it could not be removed from the influence of those countries. This shows the flexibility of the context of batik from time to time.

Pekalongan batik became very distinctive because it relies entirely on hundreds of small businesses, rather than on a handful of large capital entrepreneurs. Since many years ago until now, most of Pekalongan batik production process is done in homes. As a result, batik Pekalongan closely integrated with community life Pekalongan now divided into two administrative regions, and the Municipality of Pekalongan Pekalongan Regency.

Development tidal batik Pekalongan, Pekalongan show worthy of being an icon for the development of batik in Indonesia. The icon for the work of art that never gave up with the times and always dynamic. Now batik has become the breath of daily life Pekalongan residents and is one of superior products. This is because many industries that produce batik products. Since the famous batik product, known as the City of Pekalongan BATIK. The nickname comes from a long tradition rooted in Pekalongan. During that long period, various properties, various utility, type design, and quality of batik is determined by the climate and the existence of local fibers, historical factors, trade and community preparedness to receive and understand new ideas.

Batik is a work of art is admired the world culture, among the traditional varieties produced by dye technology hurdles, none of which can present as beautiful and as smooth as Pekalongan batik.

The Development of Batik in Indonesia

Source: http://www.batikmarkets.com/batik.php

History of batik in Indonesia related to the development of the kingdom of Majapahit kingdom and beyond. In some records, the development of batik is often committed in times of Mataram kingdom, then in the kingdom of Solo and Yogyakarta.

The art of batik on fabric image for clothing that was one of the family culture of Indonesian kings of old. Batik initially done only in a limited course and outcome palace for the king and the family clothing and his followers. Because many of the followers of the king who lived outside the palace, the art of batik was taken by them out of court and be done in place of each.

In the development of batik art gradually imitated by the people of this and the next nearest extends to the work of women in the household to fill his spare time. Furthermore, batik clothing was only the royal family, then became a popular folk clothes, both women and men.

White fabric that is used when it is woven themselves. Medium coloring materials used consist of native plants homemade Indonesia among others, from: mengkudu tree, tall, Soga, indigo, and flat materials made from soda ash, as well as salts made from mud.

So, this batik in Indonesia has been known since the days of the Majapahit kingdom and continue to grow until the next kingdom. The start spreading this batik art belongs to the people of Indonesia and Java in particular tribe is after the end of the eighteenth century or early nineteenth century. Produced batik batik is all until the early twentieth century and printed batik is known only after the world war was over unity or around the year 1920. Now batik has become part of traditional Indonesian clothing.

History of Batik Indonesia

Source: http://www.batikmarkets.com/batik.php

Batik is historically derived from ancestral times, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At that time batik motif or pattern is still dominated by the form of animals and plants. But in the history of batik development evolved, namely from painting motifs of animals and plants gradually turn to an abstract pattern that resembles a cloud, temple reliefs, wayang beber and so on. Next through the merger of the painting style of clothing decorated with art, batik art emerged as we know it today.

The type and style of traditional batik quite so much, but the pattern and variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of each region are very diverse. The cultural treasures of this rich Indonesia has led to the birth of batik style and types of specialties tradisioanal with their own characteristics.

 

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