I may have found the most exquisite batik of all time. There is a street in Denpasar called Jalan Sulawesi and it is lined with fabric merchants (heaven). I've trawled this street many times and found a pile of this beautiful batik in the back corner of a very non descript store. It had been sitting there for a while, as many pieces had sun fade marks. I carefully selected my favourite pieces in perfect condition and took them to Ketut, my wonderful tailor in Seseh to turn into magic.
I only have one Adventure skirt in the batik available. The placement of the motif's on the skirt sit's beautifully with the border aligned to the top of the elastic waist. The skirt has pockets on either side and is slightly longer to the back.
Traditionally the piece of fabric in this top was made as a sarong, and so the layout of the design reflects the use and shape of it's initial intended use. Hand batik techniques are used to make this fabric using the canting tool and wax to draw the patterns. This particular batik style is from an area in Central Java called Pekalongan.
Styling note:
- best fit for size 8-10 around the high waist
- Elastic waist
- pockets on both side seams
- Curved hem and slightly longer at the back
Measurements - These are fabric measurements
- Stretched elastic waistband - 48cm
- Top of waist band to hem front - 75cm
- Top of waistband to hem back - 88cm
Carlie is 180cm tall and usually a size 10 or Medium size.
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