Arts of Indonesia

1. The Arts of Indonesia

3.  FEMALE
The traditional
costume for women
is the Kebaya, a long-
sleeved blouse
usually worn with a
sarong (a tubular
cloth wrapped
around the hips).
Muslim women cover
their heads and chest
with veil called hijab.

4.  MALE
The men wear batik
shirts with ordinary
pants or the sarong
for special occasions.
A blangkon or
belangkon is a
traditional headdress
made of batik. Today,
the men wear caps
known as
songko/peci/kopiah.

5.  BATIK – is a wax-
resist process of
dyeing.
 SONGKET – is an
elaborate
handwoven fabric
with intricate
patterns of gold or
silver thread.
 IKAT – is the dyeing
technique used to
pattern textiles.

6.  WAYANG KULIT –
the most popular
shadow puppet
play. The puppets
are flat figures made
of leather attached
to sticks. The
puppeteer makes
them move
between a white
screen and a strong
source of light.

7.  ISLAND OF BALI –
home to Hindu
minority, is a tourist
destination, not only
for beaches but also
for its lovely
intricate and arts.
Traditionally, each
person in Bali must
master a particular
form.

8.  Jewelry is part of
the traditional
costumes of
Indonesian dancers
and ceremonial
dresses, particularly
the wedding
costume. It can also
accompany the
deceased to the
grave, allowing to
maintain his/her
status in the other
world.

9.  BOROBUDUR – the
largest Buddhist
temple in the world.
Built in 825 AD, this
huge temple boasts
numerous relief
panels depicting the
life of Buddha and
several remarkable
Buddha statues.

10. Analyzethe given
batik designby
answeringthe given
questions.
1.What lines are used
in the cloth?
2.What mood or
meaningdo these
lines convey?
3. If the batik design
implies meaning,
what would it be?