Dear Apri Yanto
One of Unesco's intangible heritage assets and the epitome of Indonesian craftsmanship, the batik embodies the culture and the identity of the nation. It has the richness of patterns and techniques developed through ages of dedication. Adapted by renowned designer Diane von Furstenberg in many of her signature pieces, the old technique has become an important fashion statement in the modern world. Now we'll take you to some of the best cities in Indonesia where you can buy your own batik, satisfaction guaranteed.
Let 'becak' (cycle rickshaw) take you to Laweyan, a district where batik barons in the early 20th century built factories next to their fine mansions. Find some batik center here and get your own piece of the handwritten cloths directly from the creator. If you have the time to haggle, go straight to Klewer market, the biggest batik market in the world. For a curated collection of the hand-painted sheets, Museum Batik Danar Hadi located right in the center of the city is perfect for you.
Malioboro is definitely the center of batik trade in this city as the street is full of batik vendors during the daytime and Beringharjo, a market known for its batik. Stores such as Toko Terang Bulan are also a great place to be at with its relaxing ambiance, old colonial décor and a chance to learn more about batik art from the shopping assistants. If you are interested in joining a batik workshop or want to buy a hand-painted batik, visit Kampung Batik Giriloyo just 25 minutes outside Yogyakarta.
Batik from Cirebon is famous for its bright colors and bold patterns. Trusmi village just 4km outside the city has been a center for batik for hundreds of years, making it the best place to find your own piece. Batik Masina and EB Batik Traditional Cirebon are two of the best showrooms here with adjoining workshops to watch the process of batik making.
The small city in the north coast of Java developed a distinctive batik culture, with European and oriental influences, making it different from other batik traditions in Java. The city has a lot of batik vendors and workshops and you can even visit a batik museum here. But we suggest you to make a 30 minute trip to Kedoengwoeni where you can visit the workshop at Lim Ping Wie, one of the best batik makers here.
Yes, the capital also has some places where you can find a fine batik too. Go to Thamrin City where you can find hundreds of batik vendors from all over Indonesia. Big retailers such as Danar Hadi, Alun-alun, Batik Keris and Iwan Tirta have opened several show rooms across the city. Try to visit Bin House where the artist cum designer Josephine Komara showcases some fine examples of her modern interpretation of the art.
The art of buying batik involves patience and perseverance, so make sure you have enough information about the process and patterns before you decide to buy one or better yet take an expert with you. Take some photos during your journey, post them in your Burufly profile page and write some quirky information about your findings. Let your friends and other Buruflyers know this form of art from your point of view.
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Happy journeys…
Burufly Team 
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