Suwarna Batik Gallery Bintan
the golden culture of batik in Indonesia...
the Indonesian archipelago has occupied a very special place in the world of fine textiles ~ in many ethnic groups here textiles are ritually important, they are items of trade and of inheritance ~ greatest care and unique skills are invested in their production ~ the beauty of batik can be found in its colours and designs and in the slow, multi-layered manufacturing process, an expression of human patience and humble genius ~ there are special batik patterns reserved for royalty, for wedding ceremonies and for sacred dances ~ batik is often presented as offering to deities
Suwarna Batik, a registered trademark, brings to Bintan a selection of original quality batik cloths and garments ~ Suwarna Batik galleries are the only signature batik shops in Bintan, dedicated to the glorious culture of batik ~ Suwarna Batik garments can be worn in occasions as diverse as an elegant function or a relaxed beach party, the batik cloths can be used a unique pieces of art display or as exclusive gifts and the accessories come in a range of soft furnishing or vibrant table decorations
Suwarna Batik: beautiful art ... perfect craft ... good taste
batik tulis: the finest type, hand-drawn using the bamboo canting pens
batik cap: handmade with the application of intricate copper cap stamps
batik print: a large quantity printing process using traditional batik patterns
batik cap
Suwarna Batik Gallery @ Kampoeng Lagoi Leisure Village
just 15 min. from any Bintan Resorts hotel, across the road from Pasar Oleh-Oleh
easily reached by hotel taxi or with the Pasar Oleh-Oleh / Mangrove shuttle bus
open daily 10am till 10pm