Batik shorts

Citizens interested in France


SOME countries in the world is now infatuated with Indonesian product called batik. France became one export destination countries, although still less than batik other countries, such as the United States, Belgium, Germany, and England.

Is it true that Indonesian batik liked the people who live in a country fashion? Preferred style of batik what? Early reports following Kusmana Citizen Journalism Massabuau-author of the French-Tribun Kaltim Tribun Kaltim for the reader.

WEARING batik clothes in a country that has four seasons, it's completely hassle. There are several obstacles when she had to wear batik shirts. The basic ingredients originating from batik clothing cotton or silk cloth, it was not easy to use except in summer.

It is true that from early June to late summer, batik clothes we find in many places of tourists, especially coastal areas. Newfangled clothes and brightly patterned this became an easy target for the traveler. When summer comes, most French citizens would like to appear cheerful. This indicates their excitement will be the hot sun burning their bodies pale nan.

However, when winter comes, batik clothes seemed to disappear from circulation. Actually the French people, not the kind of person who wants to use patterned clothes. They prefer the classic colors and dark. It seemed, France does not match the name or nickname as a fashion center of the country. But there it was.

In my city, Montpellier, there are a couple who sell handicrafts (gift) of Indonesia, precisely at the Beach Palavas. Since a few years ago, Agus, the husband was bleeding in Yogyakarta, had opened the shop with his wife. The wife named Nathalie, from France.

Talk about batik clothes, they acknowledge that the products from Indonesia would only be sold when it enters the coming of spring to autumn. However, for home decor products such as batik or a small decoration (souvenir) arguably do not know the time. For that reason, they are not only selling batik clothing, but also other products such as handicrafts typical of Yogyakarta.

Batik clothes are sold an average of simple models. As a sleeveless dress for women, the usual batik cloth wrapped around the body as a cover for a stroll on the beach. And the trend today is the long and short pants (shorts) batik.

Fans start to adult children of both men and women. Men's shirt with batik pattern and color matching was not too obvious, too often targeted French citizens. Most of the best-selling batik clothing is clothing that can be used to frolic on the beach or create nyantai.
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WHAT price? The price is on offer varies. Starting from 10 euros to 45 euros per piece. This price is not too expensive for travelers who use them only in one season. While batik clothing varies slightly with model or a particular design, is still difficult to use the French society.

This I know after talking with Daphne Barbedette, the only French people who have a special boutique selling designer clothes Indonesian batik creations, like Carmanita and Goddess Adby, in Paris. According to the owner of this Lali Puppet, batik clothing creations are still difficult to be consumed the French.

What causes it? In addition there is no culture in France wear batik clothes for a specific event such as Indonesia, batik is also due to special patterned clothes. As a result, many French citizens who have not dared to wear it. Different if the batik cloth that only a small scarf. It seemed more likely to be consumed and more easily combined with other clothing.

Because of several factors that, a woman who was married to Indonesian men had expressed its intention to close the store in the coming months. In fact, business has blazed the way it has stood since 2005. Too bad .... Whereas in France only he's the only woman who dared to open a clothing boutique Indonesian batik.

Our own people just do not have dared. I know it through consulates and embassies of Indonesia. According to them, most of Indonesian people who trade in France would prefer to sell crafts of Indonesia. While stores selling batik clothing, almost nothing.

In contrast to the batik as home decor. This product arguably easily found in stores and certainly do not recognize the decorations of the season. This kind of batik imported more French nationals from Indonesia. And it turns out the quality and style of batik, Indonesia is in the best categories above Malaysia.

Consequently, the typical Indonesian batik afraid dicontek by other countries because many had not had the patent. Fortunately, the Indonesian people in France still loyal to the batik clothes. Many of the husbands or the French woman who uses batik clothes smelling each to attend the Indonesiaan. They proudly and without feeling embarrassed. I respect and salute with their attitude that would appreciate the work of the Indonesian nation.

In my mind, if only they knew how the process of making batik and, of course, many who fall in love with batik. For example a husband or family to my friends, they're always excited and proud when we gave souvenirs batik cloth.

Usually, they always ask to wear them in advance when this batik clothing must be worn and on occasion? Last time my friend Charlotte came for a meal at our residence. He looks more elegant when wearing a blouse and batik scarf by-by from me. If you do not believe me, look how sweet and beautiful woman dressed as Indonesian batiks .... Indeed if already known, there must be a sense of affection and a sense of belonging ....