JAKARTA - In recent years batik has not only been worn in official activities, but also in everyday life. Local designers have also now issued a more modern batik motif.
However, in the use of batik in everyday life, it must maintain the essence of its culture and be adjusted to the events or events that are attended. This was revealed by Fashion Stylist, Yoland Handoko.
In the last two decades, many Indonesian designers have processed batik cloth with a more modern design. But in wearing batik, please appreciate our culture, adjust it to the event," said Yoland Handoko when met in the Kuningan area, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (2/10/2024).
When attending a relaxing event, you can wear a batik shirt with short sleeves, which is matched with jeans and sneakers.
If the event is casual, please put on a short-sleeved shirt (batik) with denim pants, blazer, with sneakers. As long as the mixes are correct, it's nice to see, go ahead," he explained.
If attending an official event, it is recommended to wear a batik shirt with long sleeves. The shirt should be matched with trousers.
"Only if it's formal. People who usually wear a suit, suit, wear batik which is a silk material, long sleeves are matched with trousers, pantofel shoes," he added.
Yoland Handoko emphasized that the mix and match of batik is a freedom for everyone, but must still appreciate it. He also said that batik can be matched with various accessories so that it is not too monotonous.
"Please work, mix and match well, but still appreciate the work of the batik cloth itself which is adjusted to the events you attend," he said.
"If you want to use the same batik in a different event, you can use additional accessories," concluded Yoland Handoko.
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