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.
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