YBI to hold Batik Exhibition

YBI to hold Batik Exhibition

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Batik Foundation (YBI) will
organize a national batik exhibition called Gelar Batik Nusantara
at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Hilton Convention Center from June
10 through June 14.

Mrs. Ginandjar Kartasasmita, chairperson of the foundation,
told the press yesterday that the exhibition is scheduled to be
opened by Mrs. Try Sutrisno, wife of Vice President Try Sutrisno
on June 10 at 3.30 p.m.

The exhibition will display hand-made and printed batik from
Indonesia's 14 provinces, comprising West Java, Central and East
Java, Jambi, Bengkulu, Bali, Madura, Lombok, South Sulawesi and
East Kalimantan.

Mrs. Ginanjar said the main objective of the exhibition is to
provide a forum where batik producers and buyers can meet. The
event is also intended to promote batik as one of Indonesia's
most valuable traditions. Aside from the batik exhibition, the
foundation will also arrange a seminar on batik on June 11 and a
fashion show featuring batik designs by Ghea S. Panggabean, the
Prayudi House of Fashion and Tutty Cholid on June 12.

The Batik foundation was established last year to improve the
welfare of the country's batik makers. The foundation is also
active in the preservation of antique batik and the promotion of
batik on the international market. (raw)