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View all search resultsDesigners shaping up batik for future generations
Some reinterpret the patterns into a new mold, and others reinvent the wear-ability. No matter the method, the purpose is the same —to keep the passion for batik alive for years.
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ome reinterpret the patterns into a new mold, and others reinvent the wear-ability. No matter the method, the purpose is the same—to keep the passion for batik alive for years.
Batik has always been the pride and joy of Indonesians. Unfortunately, that is not the case for some youths like Galang Putra Pamungkas, a 19-year-old communication student from Depok, West Java, who believes it is a bit of a drag.
"I don't like wearing batik [which is why I dread Batik Day]. For me, both the colors and the designs are archaic," said Galang. "There is cool batik [with vibrant colors and modern patterns] that young urban professionals often wear, but [the designs themselves] have no modern variations whatsoever."
Due to the lack of variations, he perceives that anyone wearing those "cool batik" would be recognized as young urban professionals or civil servants.
"Someone needs to do something [so that batik can be] more appealing to the youth. Though, I understand [the need to preserve its traditional tones]."
Preservation and reaffirmation
