Batik Trends 2009: The Contemporary

Batik Trends 2009: The Contemporary

VIVAnews - You could say 2008 is the year of batik. Because, batik industry has developed very rapidly in this year. Modifications in terms of design, color until motifs, making batik is more accepted every circle.

The plume, wearing batik, Indonesian society is not merely follow the trends, but also indicates the existence of culture, philosophy and identity as a nation.

Several private offices and even require their employees using batik on certain days. It was a positive response to developments in domestic batik industry. In fact, 2008 could be said to be a year of batik. Is next year remains batik trend?

Lawalata Oscar, one of Indonesia's young designer, revealing batik will continue to grow in 2009. "In my opinion, batik equipment will grow next year. Prepared the traditional textiles such as weaving and songket also in great demand, "he said when met VIVAnews at Senayan City, beginning in December and then, in a fashion show Batik Nusantara Festival 2008. He also predicted a traditional Indonesian fabrics will experience rapid growth such as batik.

Oscar predictions for 2009 fashion trends later, is a fashion that highlights personal character of each invidu. "For the comfort of personal character in a dress, it means that someone has created his own style. That's right, better than just following trends, "said Oscar.

In 2009 the draft plan later, Oscar will also include Indonesian ethnic elements. "I'm always trying to explore Indonesian ethnic elements and incorporating them into my designs. Our culture is very diverse and very exotic. By exploring and entering in each design, for me, is a pride, "said Oscar.

Lenny Agustin is famous for its unique and contemporary design also gives the batik trend prediction 2009. According to him, the development of batik in 2009 depends on the exploration of Indonesian designers. "The fashion designers and industry must continue to explore batik batik, both in terms of design, and motive. Trends that will fluctuate, so creativity is essential to batik still exist, "said Lenny.

In terms of motive, Lenny hopes of progress in the direction of contemporary batik motif. "Classic batik motifs indeed be defended, but it never hurts to be more creative with motives that are more contemporary," said Lenny. She even plans to design their own batik in design 2009.

Lenny exploration of batik is very visible in his design. In this show, Lenny combines batik Pekalongan and Cirebon. The reason for wanting to show the young and playful elements in his design. Pekalongan and Cirebon batik color chosen is a cheerful colors.

With the theme of street style, Lenny successfully integrate with the fitting of two different batik patterns. Batik look younger, cheerful and definitely very chic. Moreover, fashion design is also integrated with the bag in its design. Exploration on batik builds a "new sense of batik."