Minister for the Economy Admire Batik Making Process

WIRADESA, PEKALONGAN - Having reached Kampung Batik Pekalongan Kemplong Wiradesa, yesterday (13/3), Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ir M Hatta Radjasa had the opportunity to visit the Coastal Batik production house owned H. Failasuf, SE. .

There, Hatta and his entourage were also accompanied by the Regent of Pekalongan and ranks on education see the process of making batik motive, “mencanting”, coloring, to drying. He had said amazed by the process of making batik is filled with creativity and patience it.

"Batik was not just a cloth. It takes patience and struggle to make a piece of batik. In the batik there is a very high value creativity. So, if you buy batik do not bid, "he said.

In the production house, the Chamber of Commerce chairman Pekalongan, H Failasuf SE describes the motive and characteristics of Pekalongan batik to the minister. "The hallmark of this district is batik s type with colorful flora and fauna motive. There are now still growing sir (Hatta), ie with Lurik silk batik, "he told Hatta.

On the occasion, he claimed, the current production of batik in Pekalongan batik cluster need. Approximately 12 thousand craftsmen and 500 employers, of course it helps if there is a cluster in Kota Santri (Santri City). "Thus, it is expected, clusters of batik in Pekalongan can grow and progress can be replicated by other regions," he said.

"For marketing and promotion still need help. In the infrastructure is still lacking. In fact, the raw material is still dependent on imports. Especially on silk. Do not only that, there are some points in Pekalongan batik market that until now need the strength to bounce back, "he added.

Hearing the statement, Coordinating Minister Hatta Radjasa economy is pleased to see the batik market in between the end of his visit to Pekalongan. "I'll try to look into the market," he said.

After reaching the northern coast Wholesale Market Grand Batik Pekalongan Wiradesa other guests entourage, accompanied by the Regent of Pekalongan Hatta said the government will think that this market can be more interesting to not lose the existing markets in foreign countries.

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Philosophy Batik

AFTER batik was crowned by UNESCO as a world heritage derived from the native Indonesia, many people do not fully understand the actual meaning of batik itself, and how the public can take part in preservation efforts, especially in Pekalongan batik.

This was stated by Zahir Widadi ,SS . Hum , Dean of the University Faculty Batik Pekalongan to Radar Pekalongan , Friday ( 11/4 )

"The definition of UNESCO inaugurated batik is the process of using the color of the night, by means of the canting, write, stamp, or a combination of the fabric. otherwise it can not be said of batik, so if there is then a wall painted with motifs such as batik, it can not be called batik.

Zahir said, batik it actually has a deep value philosophy of life. "Every scratch in a motif in a fabric that has a value that is the philosophy of life in the community. Therefore to make a good batik design takes at least 6 months, even up to one year, "he said.

"Many people do not understand it, many of us only know that there is an image with a pattern that is called batik batik. Though not, well that should be returned, the real understanding of the batik especially the young generation, especially in Pekalongan batik is known as the city of the world, because if this is allowed batik hundred years in the future we will be lost, "he said

Zahir said, to overcome this value shift is need for synergy between government, academia, the craftsmen, and the community in order to restore the value of batik batik. "So when there is a buyer batik, craftsmen or seller should provide an understanding of the types of batik are sold , then the manufacturing process and so on. So Indonesian batik recognized by UNESCO was not only a tangible object but also its value remains our duty, "he concluded.

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Batik Pekalongan achieve The Golden Age

PEKALONGAN CITY - Early emergence of batik as one of the commodities trade in Java around the 15th century, almost the entire city into a producer of batik in Java. Call it Jogjakarta, Solo, Tegal, Pekalongan including almost entirely into the region producing batik products. So, why is it named as the City of Pekalongan Batik? According to the Observer Batik Pekalongan, Ilyas Ahmad, it is because Pekalongan be the only region that remains strong batik, and survive in the midst of the ups and downs of the batik business started in 1680 to 1980. Fact that history Ilyas Ahmad expressed as a resource person in activities Kalongan Festival Part 2, which discusses the history of Pekalongan Batik in the courtyard of the Museum Batik Pekalongan on Saturday night (26/4). Ilyas said, after being the only region batik that could withstand the ups and downs of trade batik, Pekalongan Batik finally crowned as the City.

"There are some important moments in the development of trade batik in Indonesia, especially Java. Although batik mentioned already started there from the 9th century, but batik evolved as a new commodity trading occurs between age 15 to 17. Perdaganagn batik In the development phase had experienced ups and downs but Pekalongan to survive, he said.

Beginning in 1680, where an increase in the production of coastal batik in Java. At that time, the batik is growing rapidly and has begun to be used by noni - noni tacik of Dutch and Chinese descent. The advent of batik, making it the Europeans who currently dominate Indonesia glance as a trade commodity crops Indonesia.

In 1830, the European clone finally emerged batik batik that rocked the local market. The existence of the moment, making the local batik entrepreneurs are competing to innovate. So it appears in the process of making batik stamp to meet the needs of people who want the batik making process can be faster. With these innovations , can survive as Pekalongan batik producers in the middle of rush batik imitation of Europe. Pekalongan batik could even increase production to the needs of trade after soaring in the process of making batik stamp in 1870. Together Jogjakarta and Solo, Pekalongan became known as the region's largest supplier of batik.

"These conditions also supported sluggish commodity spices. So the previous batik batik brunt sluggish European clone back alive. Pekalongan with Jogjakarta and Solo became the region's largest supplier of batik, "said the man who was also a teacher at the Islamic junior high school.

Ilyas, resume, resilience Pekalongan batik largest producer re-tested after 1870. Currently the massive inflation in the U.S. that have an impact on the world economy, including Indonesia. Pekalongan big impact is also felt that active in trading activities through batik. Phase lasted long enough until the 1930 batik many cities that fall because they can not survive amid the world economic crisis, but not for the Pekalongan batik still exist as a supplier.

Pekalongan batik heyday occurred in 1950, the government issued favorable policies Pekalongan batik entrepreneurs. The government then led by Ir . Sukarno, giving special rights to entrepreneurs to import mori directly through cooperatives. That's when many pop cooperative began as Pekajangan batik, Buaran , Setono, until Pencongan .

"The Glory of Batik Pekalongan batik grew when the president sets as komodits to meet the needs of national clothing. Berproduski entrepreneurs in large quantities, because batik sought increasingly in demand . This is the golden phase of Pekalongan batik trade is made ​​known as the City of Pekalongan Batik, "he who is focusing on the development of batik discuss trade.

But the glory did not last long because in 1970, batik again experienced a period after the fall of the New Order government provides authority to a foreign national to meet the needs of clothing. In the past also appear with screen printing technique of making batik entrepreneurs who make a lot of collapse. But 10 years later batik re-emerged and became a fashion trend after being appointed as a government official. "Batik Pekalongan 've had their ups and downs as a result of external influences since the first. Thus, if the current re- disruptive external influences batik entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs should be able to learn from the experience so that it can make a lot of innovation in order to survive as a batik biggest trade commodity, "he said.

In the activities initiated by the Community Heritage Pekalongan, present a number of officials such as Vice Mayor of Pekalongan Alf Djunaid Arslan, SE and Head of Tourism, Nur Kholis. Similar activities are also planned to be held again in the times to come. ( nul )

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Production boketan motif

PEKALONGAN - Production boketan motif ( bouquet ) being developed by the City of Pekalongan batik industry . Therefore , this bouquet motif numbers can not be recorded again because too many motives . In Pekalongan batik museum , there are more than 100 collections bouquet motif . " The motive bouquet developed by batik until now , the museum only store around one hundred motifs ( bouquet ) alone , " said museum officials , Denny Pujiyanto , Monday ( 17/3 ) .

Bouquet motive , he said , as the name suggests means garland . Motif dominated by images of flowers . This motif influenced by European culture and China in the past that when Pekalongan was colonized by the Dutch and the arrival of Chinese merchants who run a business .

be modified

Until now there is still the motive is created and modified by other motives . This modification motif also received a good reception from the market batik . Tastes of the market also experienced a shift in dealing with this bouquet of batik . For example, for batik kawung bouquet of white background , was used as a bridal sandangan for circumcision , now batik motifs can be for kebaya and shirts .

Meanwhile in a museum Batik Pekalongan bouquet motif , which is still on display include three country bouquet motif , kawung white background and background kawung ukel . All three are on display on the south side showroom I. ( K40 - 74 )

( source : SUARA MERDEKA, 18-03-2014 )

Italian Fashion BATIK Glance

PEKALONGAN - Batik of Pekalongan can not be denied again as the local as well as world cultural heritage . No wonder that one of the oldest fashion academy in Italy , Koefia , interested to collaborate Italian fashion culture . " This collaboration will be deployed to Europe so that batik is more global , " said Artistic Director Academia Koefia Bianca , Lami Cimiotea accompanied Italian brand ambassador , James Edward de raves and Yenny Lionawati Calvi and journalists Pekalongan Mayor 's office , Tuesday ( 25/2 ) .

Bianca Admittedly , when looking directly at the batik artisans in Batik Pekalongan as Dian Pelangi , he was very impressed with the batik technique which does not really exist in other parts of the world . " Batik Pekalongan will we make a referral in Italy , we will further expand to spread seantro Europe , then we will bring the designers here to make the mode of batik can be exhibited in Europe , " he said .

According to him , the current older generation in Italy is quite a lot that has batik , but they have limited types of batik for beach purchased in Bali with a floral motif alone . The reality of batik in Pekalongan diverse patterns, motifs and colors . " The existence of this batik will be introduced back to the younger generation in Europe , " he said .

Facilitation

While Mayor of Pekalongan HM Ahmad Bashir expressed readiness to facilitate the Italian designer . " We are very membuthkan world class designers like those of Academia Koefia , " he said . Brand Ambassador of Italy , James Edward de Rave propose will not only alone but also batik sarong batik can be properly so that it can lift itself nilau sell gloves . K-28/Ct

( source : WAWASAN, 27-02-2014 )

About IBC (International Batik Center)

The development of Batik in Indonesia

Craft of batik in Indonesia has been known since the time of Majapahit kingdom and continued to grow until the next kingdom . Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of Indonesian culture for a long time . Start spreading this batik art belongs to the people of Indonesia and Java in particular tribe is after the end of the eighteenth century or early nineteenth century . Batik Batik is produced , until the early twentieth century and Batik Cap became known around 1920 . Nowadays batik has become part of traditional Indonesian clothing .

History of Batik Pekalongan itself starts from post- war and division in the kingdom of Mataram . The battle against the Dutch colonial or split between the palace is often the case, significant developments occurred after the Java War or also called Java War (1825-1830) in the kingdom of Mataram . Until at one time the most severe conditions caused many families displaced king and settled in areas of new inter alia to Pekalongan . In the area of Pekalongan batik eventually grow exponentially as in some areas around Pekalongan

Royal family were displaced and brought his followers to the new area , and the place of batik continued and then became a job for livelihood . Batik patterns in this new area is also adapted to the circumstances surrounding area . However, Pekalongan public encounter with the Chinese, Dutch , Arabic , Indian , Malay, and Japan in the past has colored repertoire of batik in Pekalongan , both patterns and hues . The development of batik in Pekalongan is not fully controlled by capital-intensive businesses , but also relies on hundreds of small businesses and nearly all done in homes .

The diversity proves that Pekalongan is a gathering place for sellers and buyers from various tribes . Batik Pekalongan closely fused with Pekalongan community life that is the most dynamic cities in developing batik and batik is Indonesia's biggest industry and it is fitting that the city was dubbed as Batik.

International Batik Center

With the introduction of Batik Pekalongan as the center , the International Batik Center ( IBC ) will facilitate and provide convenience for craftsmen Batik Nusantara to have the same opportunity in the market as well as introducing each of its products to customers in an integrated trading areas .

Excellence International Batik Center

IBC accommodate trading and marketing activities Batik in small , medium or large, local, regional and International scale. Standing on an area of ​​more than 4 hectares on the northern coast lines, precisely on the road A. Yani No. 573 Wiradesa Pekalongan, International Batik Center ( IBC ) will become a new icon of Pekalongan. Located on the northern coast main line and a highly strategic trade route in Java.

Provide facilities include: Business Center, ATM Center, Multipurpose Room , 24 Hours Security System, Fire Brigade, Car Call and Sound System, Toilet, and include Certificate of HGM Pure and IMB. And equipped with a batik workshop areas, a food court, religious facilities, parking area, as well as the Batik Museum IBC make shopping and family attractions prospective.

To help small business owners the Bank Credit Facility also provided. International Batik Center provides 700 business units (kios) AC and non AC with various sizes, supported by facilities such as the Museum Batik, batik course, means Worship, areawisata culinary and children's play area, as well as being supported by a large parking area. With the IBC as Batik Trade Center that is national and International, it also provided the delivery of goods or the delivery company.

IBC philosophy that has its own charm , especially for buyers, is the philosophy of " Ngadepke Bundaran Ghede Mungkurake Pagunungan " .

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