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15.3.11

Antique batik

image courtesy of ivan victor lucas
batik outerwear by niko's batik, jeffrey campbell lita boots,  diy black shorts, bangles-blogger's yard sale

Mr.B took this fabulous photos(as always) weeks ago and for the first time he was kind enough to pimp my super plain blog and voila!!! look at my lovely header and links above(yup he's the sweetest man in my life) !!!

BTW

i fell in love with that batik outerwear as soon as my grandma pulled that colorful baby out of her shopping bag,,,i screamed "oma lemme borrow that thingy for a week or maybe two! please please", i never ask anything from my grandma, excepts her delicious Indonesian foods . FYI My grandma is a former model/ballerina/designer . Super cool right? she's the most fabulous grandma of all time.     

last but not least here are some info about batik for those who never heard about it before:

Batik is a cloth that traditionally uses a manual wax-resist dyeing technique.
javanese traditional batik, especially from Yogyakarta and Surakarta, has notable meanings rooted to the Javanese conceptualization of the universe. Certain patterns can only be worn by nobility; traditionally, wider stripes or wavy lines of greater width indicated higher rank. Consequently, during Javanese ceremonies, one could determine the royal lineage of a person by the cloth he or she was wearing.
Other regions of Indonesia have their own unique patterns that normally take themes from everyday lives, incorporating patterns such as flowers, nature, animals, folklore or people. The colours of pesisir batik, from the coastal cities of northern Java, is especially vibrant, and it absorbs influence from the Javanese, Arab, Chinese and Dutch cultures. In the colonial times pesisir batik was a favourite of the Chinese, Dutch and eurasians.
UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on October 2, 2009. As part of the acknowledgment, UNESCO insisted that Indonesia preserve their heritage
resource:wikipedia

55 comments:

  1. nice pics!
    I'll follow you, so you canfollow me,too!
    Elle

    http://redischic.blogspot.com/

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  2. So beautiful! I love the last photo, your pose, face the shoes! love

    xoxo Miss Neira

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  3. LOVING it - fab.
    Following you :O)
    A xx

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  4. Thank you so much sweety! Of course we can follow eachother! Would love that!


    http://mirelamededovic.blogspot.com/

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  5. Omg. Absolutely gorgeous. Love it. And the pictures are so beautiful and very professional.
    xx

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  6. wow! gorgeous pictures, love how you wear the Litas <3

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  7. wow this is just spectaculary beautiful, love it

    ditchthetrend.com

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  8. Fantastic photos. Love the shoes. :)

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  9. Oh JC!! they are too amazing! lovely pictures ;)

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  10. Thank you sweetie, following you 2 now!
    :)


    http://mirelamededovic.blogspot.com/

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  11. Heey Girl

    Thnx you for the comment on the Candy-post..
    I love candy mmmm hihi.

    your profile photo is so beautiful, very nice...
    Fashionable.!

    I really like to follow each other,,,great idea girl..
    I can not wait to see more about this blog,.

    Bye BYe xx

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  12. great photos !
    i love the lighting very much !

    thanks for stopping by at my blog !
    glisters and blisters

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  13. Loving this post. And your header is so eye catching. I love your Blog!!
    I'm a new follower!


    Pearl

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  14. WOW girl!!! I just found your blog & I am in LOVE!!!

    Your grandmother sounds super cool!! I love that sweater/shirt haha!! I wish i had one!!

    Totally following you now!!! xoxo

    Please check out my blog & follow me too :)


    www.thebrunetteshake.com

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  15. I love these shots. So beautiful.

    rebellefleur713.blogspot.com

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  16. Gorgeous outfit! These picture are great! I like your blog. I'm a new follower. :)

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  17. thanks for stopping at my blog! <3

    love love love the batik outerwear anddddd of course, the famous lita boots!

    faboosh baboosh.

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  18. So in love with that shoes! And you look so great!

    xx

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  19. Lovely! You are so photogenic :)

    -Terra

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  20. BATIK!!!!!!
    I love it..
    ur shoes are so georgeus...
    :-*

    kiddieelf.blogspot.com

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  21. beautiful pictures!
    love your style and love this blog!
    awesome!

    stainsintheuniform.blogspot.com

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  22. I love ur Batik...
    nice bracelet too.

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  23. those kimono slvs are fab!

    http://memyclothesni.blogspot.com

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  24. Check out the Triwa watch give-away on my blog, if you like.

    With love, Samm
    @ www.afterstylecomesfashion.com

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  25. what a great batik!

    wow.

    check out my blog and follow me on twitter @zebraandmeerkat x

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  26. i just following you, mind to follow back?
    take care!


    stainsintheuniform.blogspot.com

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  27. Great pics darling! Your shoes and bracelet are amazing! Following!
    Xoxo, K.

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  28. amazing batik outer and JC lita! <3

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  29. awesome batik !
    great photos !
    gorgeous , love it <3 !
    :D

    xoxo,
    Rebecca
    http://rebeccaclch.blogspot.com

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  30. what a beautiful photoshoot and ROCKING heels!!

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  31. Amazing photos, they look really professional, especially that new header! :D & ohhhhh, i'm inlove with your shoes :D


    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva

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  32. Omgg! I love your heels! They are amazing!!^^

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  33. OF course :) following you right now!^^

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  34. Your grandma must be a very special woman with INCREDIBLE fashion sense..cause this dress is OUTSTANDING!!! You look AMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING!
    kisses
    xoBeckerman Girls

    www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

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  35. Love batik, love those sleeves, love those shoes :) xx Cat

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  36. HOW I LOVE THIS LOOK :) Too gorgeous!

    catherine

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  37. lovely batik print.. you look so pretty in it!

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  38. Hey there again, i just wanted to say thanks for the comment you left on my blog, it's much appreciated :) & sure i will do a follow for follow, thanks for offering :) I'm now following you :)


    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva

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  39. wonderful!Your blog is really cool!
    Follow me? I'd be very happy if you do it!
    Thank you so much!
    www.cipollainspiration.blogspot.com

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  40. oh wow, my mom has one just like that. you wear it very nicely.

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  41. damn i love your lita boots, you're very pretty dear!
    anyway i'm a new followers, mind to follow & link me back? :)
    keep in touch!

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  42. hihi thanks :D Yes we an follow each other! I´m follow u now,follow me too <3

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  43. thanks for checking out LadyFlashback.com!

    totally following your awesome blog back :)

    and i would have snatched up this lovely piece too, what a nice gma for letting you take it!
    jess s//LF

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  44. You look stunning, I adore the outfit!
    Just had a browse through your blog, really good read. Thank you for your post comment, would be great to follow each other :)

    http://kristina-lennon.blogspot.com

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  45. Amazing piece!!! one of the best outer made from batik I ever see, and you look stunning in it :D

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  46. Have to say you are so beautiful !!<3

    hugs,
    ida

    http://diamondglossy.blogspot.com

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  47. you look aaaaaawwwwweeeeeessssssooooooommmmmmeeeeeeee :)

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  48. so lovely, miss ; )


    xx
    Alexandra
    www.alexandragrecco.etsy.com

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  49. KECE BANGET WEEEE! :))
    miss yaaaa!

    xx

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  50. GORGEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSS... hope you heard that :)

    http://themashedup.blogspot.com/
    Lydz xX

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  51. Hello beauty! It's a very elegant outfit! I just love your blog.

    Kisses and hugs

    Michelle fashion designer from Brazil :)


    http://dailycatwalk.blogspot.com


    If you want we can follow each other, if u follow me I'll follow you back.

    xoxox

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