Description
"Cheap printed batik textiles at an Indonesian textile market in Ubud. Even cheap material has the typical colourful charm of indonesian textile. In the social and religious lives of Indonesians textiles are very important. Printed and handpainted batik are just two of a large variety of techniques. The symbolism of the various ethnic groups is evident in the variety of textiles. Color, shapes and their arrangements all have special meanings. Certain designs can only be worn by women or men, or only by the members of the royal family or nobility. Special textiles are worn or exchanged in life cycle or rights of passage ceremonies celebrating birth, circumcision, puberty, marriage, childbearing and death. Textiles play an important role in many traditional events and ceremonies. Among non oil or gas industries the textile and apparel industry is the largest export earner.My other photos of"