Indonesia
Let’s Know Batik
Batik is a hand work with high art value and has been part of Indonesian culture (particularly Java) for a long period.
Javanese women in the past has made their skills in batik a way of making a living. Thus in the past, doing batik is exclusively women’s job until the invention of “Batik Cap”, which open the door for men to enter the area. And did you know Superkids that UNESCO has acknowledge batik as the world heritage owned by Indonesia?
And did you know Superkids that batik is estimated has been around since Majapahit era? Wow, quite a feat, isn’t it? Let’s find out the complete history of batik, the equipment for doing batik, the making process and more.
In the book of Ayo Mengenal Batik, published by @erlanggaforkids (@bukuerlangga) everything you want to know is answered, Superkids. This is a must read and have book for you, want to know more?
Book tittle : Ayo Mengenal Batik
Author : Widya Ayu Ningrum & Windrati Hapsari
Cover Design & Illustration : Rina Puspita
Publisher : Erlangga for Kids, Jl H. Baping Raya No 100, Ciracas, Jakarta 13740
NURUL L. IRFAN
PHOTO: NURUL L. IRFAN
