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Unbelievable but true! Only 5% of tourists decide to go to
Indonesia. Surprise! More than 50% are ready to change their mind
if the destination is Bali.....
Why most people prefer Bali to Indonesia? Because
it is the land for all. Everyone has their own interest and Bali
can provide them this point . For someone who is interested in Buddhism,
here they can find Borobudur, the temple considered one of the seven
wonders of the world. But if they love 3 “S”:
Sand, Sun and Sea, here their dream comes true. Just relax by admiring
unforgettable picturesque sea view . If they are shopping lovers,
here they can enjoy life with products in different styles in many
shops. Souvenir is an important thing which you shouldn't forget.
The famous one of this land is “BATIK”, the traditional
balinese cloth.
No one really know the origin of Batik. Balineses have heard
of this cloth for centuries from Javanese. There are many complex procedure to make a piece of batik ;
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preparing fabric and design, melting wax, using dyes, overdyeing, crackling, removing wax and fixing color. To produce good quality batik, skill and tolerance are needed.
Design on each cloth can tell you well about arts, culture, lifestyle, belief, and religion of the land. Don't be astonished if you found lots of art, floral, and conversational design in clothes shop.
About design, gold and silver trends are always hot in every seasons due to its clearness, brightness and meaning. In addition, its soft, easy to care and wear help batik still popular until now. To preserve their local attire, Balineses use batik to make sarong and you can see this everywhere in Bali.
Although India is the first country where balinese batik has been exported, Netherlands becomes the biggest market of the product from Bali. The most popular one is women cloth. Recently, Balineses have raised their batik price due to market demand, design, and fabric type. For ready-to-wear, the price starts at 16 USD/piece
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Unbelievable but true! Only 5% of tourists decide to go to Indonesia. Surprise! More than 50% are ready to change their mind if the destination is Bali.....
