Batik, The Original Indonesian Heritage, As Traditional Javanese Wedding Attire

Weddings may differ from culture to culture, but regardless of religion, time and place, the essence of wedding ceremonies remains the same. Weddings serve as a way for partners to vow eternal commitment to each other in the eyes of the law and their respective church.

In the same way that wedding customs and practices vary, traditional wedding attire also differs according to specific cultures. Traditional wedding attire in the Javanese culture includes the use of the kebaya and batik clothing.





The word “batik” is an Indonesian term that describes a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used to create intricate and detailed patterns on different fabrics. Batik is more than just a textile technique; it is considered an art from that is approximately over a millennium old. The art of creating batik is said to have originated either in ancient Sumeria or ancient Egypt.

Batik spread to other countries in West Africa and in Asia. Although batik patterns are also created in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Iran and Thailand, the most popular designs and styles originated in Indonesia.



Batik textiles come in different colors, designs and styles. These designs can range from simple to intricate, dual colored to multi-colored.

For a traditional Javanese wedding, batik sarongs paired with the kebaya are the usual costume.







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