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Local labels want young people to wear batik more often
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The detail of “colet” work, a painting technique in which a brush is used. (JP/Ganug Nugroho Adi)
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n conjunction with National Batik Day, which fell on Oct. 2, a batik fashion show was held at Galeri Indonesia Kaya in Grand Indonesia shopping mall, Central Jakarta.
Featuring fashion from two labels owned by young local designers, Oemah Etnik and Amanda Hartanto Batik, the event aims to increase the younger generation’s interest in Indonesian batik. “We realize there are still many young people who rarely wear batik,” said Oemah Etnik founder Rizki Triana. “By combining traditional and modern elements in our design, hopefully more young people will wear batik and become interested in preserving culture."
(Read also: Yogyakarta Batik Museum: Home of Batik)
Up to 45 ready-to-wear collections were showcased at the event.
“Oemah Batik and Amanda Hartanto Batik are here to highlight the importance of batik tulis [hand-painted batik] and batik cap [stamp]; that batik is not merely a beautiful pattern but also a highly dedicated and original creation process," said organizer Galeri Indonesia Kaya in an official statement.
Established in 2014, Oemah Etnik seeks to promote Indonesian cultural heritage by transforming traditional fabrics into modern clothes. Meanwhile, Amanda Hartanto Batik, which was founded in 2011, boasts a signature of batik touches in its textiles. The brand has been seen worn by public figures, such as Ayla Dimitri, Raisa and Najwa Shihab. (kes)
