The beauty of Batik products that is exclusive to the region, in particular those produced by Malaysia and Indonesia, attracts Batik lovers from all over the world. The fame of traditional Batik craft or art also attracted the interest of some parties in Brunei Darussalam to explore and join the Batik industry.
Although the batik making industry is relatively new in the Brunei Darussalam, various efforts have been taken by several parties to increase batik production. Among them was the Batik Making Workshop organised by the Youth Development Centre. During the workshop, participants were taught the basic skills and technique of making Batik, starting from sketching the designs up to the colouring process.
It's not easy to produce the fine and perfect Batik designs. It takes a lot of time, patience and diligence. The existence of Batik provides its lovers access to designs or patterns that encompass beauty, quality and exclusiveness. Batik is produced in varying motifs, including in patterns depicting flora and fauna. These are chosen based on their uniqueness. The conductor of the Batik Workshop, Hajah Che Yam binti Che Ibrahim said making Batik required time and creativity. It includes life-learning process, and for Brunei Darussalam, local ideas, ways and creativity are important, in order to come out with the art in Brunei, Brunei Batik.
Batik is not only synonym with Malaysia or Indonesia, but also has a universal character. It's the patterns that differentiate them. In Malaysia, the products of this handicraft or art are a national heritage that Malaysian communities are proud of, because of the creativity and skills involved. Normally when one speaks of Batik Lukis or drawn or sketched Batik, it reminds of one Batik Kelantan or Terengganu. Meanwhile, among the most popular cultures of the Javanese of Indonesia is the craft of written Batik that contributes to their economy. This has motivated sections of the Javanese community to take measures to preserve and protect the traditional heritage. In Brunei Darussalam, parties involved in the local Batik industry should diversify it and explore new trends if they want to continue developing and strengthening. They should also be sensitive to the needs and demands of the global markets.
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http://www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16106%3Aimparts-basic-skills-and-techniques-in-batik-making&Itemid=80
