Buketan Bali

Bali Province - Indonesia

Meanings:

The Balinese bouquet or buketan Bali is a floral arrangement. This name is derived from the French language. It was actually manufactured in Indonesia in 1880 by a Dutch batik businesswoman named Cristina Van Zuylen. Batik is cool and exotic, and French has always been the mark of anything that is sophisticated and unusual among the Europeans in the 17th century, including the Dutch. This motif consists of an arrangement of flowers or small wreath placed along the width of the fabric, frequently with the additional decoration of butterflies and phoenixes that add artistic value to the batik artwork.

Note:  All contents and batik images are protected by Indonesian cultural property law. This documentation is intended for educational purposes and to facilitate the preservation of Batik UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage 2009. Any use of published materials is allowed only with reference to this website as the original source of publication. 

How to preserve Batik

Philosophical Meanings of Batik

Learn and identify the meaning of the motifs from each region. Are you searching for a meaningful gift for your loved ones? Surprise them with a merry little Batik!

Authentic Batik

Buy the authentic handwritten Batik textiles to add to your prestigious collection. Such support will enhance the well-being of Batik artisans and preserve the living heritage.

Batik Community

If you want to meet the Batik artisans, we encourage you to visit and support Batik workshops in Indonesia. You may discover the local tourism that suits your preference!

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009

Batik Production Process in Bali

Batik production can take 1 month up to 2 years of working time depending on the purposes of the textile creation and the colour complexity. The Batik handwriting textile is generally made with 8 design steps, ranging from wax patterning to colouring process. The artists use Canting, as a tool to put hot melted wax on the cloth. 

Batik Regions 

Overview of Bali Province

Bali is one of the provinces in Indonesia, which is located between Java and Lombok. The capital of the province is Denpasar, which is located in the south of this island. 

Batik Villages in Bali Province

Batik villages are the region where the Batik producers mostly reside and open their  Batik workshops, as well as display their Batik products. You could buy the Batik textiles from the artisans and participate in the making process of Batik on the site.

Other Motifs in Bali

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