The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous Indonesian fabric Endek, handed out by the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
The photo, carried by several media, brought the Balinese fabric under the global radar.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
In fact, Endek is fast gaining prominence in the international fashion scene, where designers are constantly looking up to various traditional textiles for inspiration.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
After Batik, the Balinese fabric has become one of the most sought after Indonesian textiles, which is woven in more than 225 motifs and patterns.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
Though produced all over the Province of Bali, each area has got its distinctive signature design on the fabric that is mainly made from cotton or silk.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
Made using natural dyes like soga brown, indigo, dark green, maroon and black, the Endek fabric features motifs of animals, puppets, flowers and celebrated Balinese mythological figures.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
Earlier used only by nobles as dainty innerwear pieces, the fabric is now used in regular day-to-day wear, upholstery, home apparels and for other creative purposes, such as high-end designerwear.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
In recent years, Indonesian fashion designer Sonny Muchlison and others have created high-end clothing using Endek.
The photo-op session at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) meeting in Nusa Dua saw politicos wearing shirts made of indigenous #
Fibre2fashion News Desk - India