Batik IndonesiaBatik has been the most discussed topic among Indonesians lately, although people are not really sure what the exact definition of Batik. Many people think that Batik is the fabric and the exotic pattern. Many similar patterns can be found in Southeast Asia, China, India, etc. Therefore there are many countries in this world claiming that Batik is originated from those places. But there is one other definition, that Batik is the technique of making those fabrics.

Batik originally is produced by drawing patterns on a piece of cloth using wax. The process is very long and complicated, but it is unique and very artistic. In the past, only people who lived in the palace that were allowed to wear Batik. Their positions in the palace were determined by the patterns they wore. But as time went by, common folks started wearing Batik in their daily lives. Handmade Batik still exists, but now most of it is printed, mass-produced to meet the market’s demand. On formal occasions, silk Batik can replace suit as formal dress for men. But now Batik has become an everyday wear for Indonesians, which is good to preserve and promote Batik.