Batik is Indonesian’s national heritage. Other nations have cloths that
look like Batik. However, on October 2, 2009, UNESCO declared that batik
originates in Indonesia. UNESCO also proclaimed Indonesian batik a Masterpiece
of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. In brief, batik serves as our
national indentify, and it is, indeed, our legacy.
Batik, our beautiful Indonesian traitional cloth, has been part of Indonesian
life. Mothers use a batik sling when they carry their infant. Men and women
wear batik clothes at receptions, ceremonies, and other formal and social
events. They also use batik as casual wear at home and at places for
recreation. When a person dies, people cover him or her with batik with
funerary motifs. In addition, people use batik for home furnishing such as bed
sheets and covers, upholstery, and tablecloths. Bags, shoes, hats, and other
accessories also often use batik patterns. All in all, batik has a rich
symbolism related ti Indonesian society, nature, hostory, and culture.
Source:
- Buku
Siswa LIA Elementary 4,
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