Jakarta – Betawi Batawi Batik Traditional clothing steals attention during the great final of the Abang None Jakarta 2025. The event with the theme ‘Real Karya for Jakarta’ took place in Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini, Central -Jakarta, Friday, (9/26/2025). “With bright colors and motifs full of stories, Betawi Batik kept a long trace of the capital of the capital from time to time from time to time not to pack no Jakarta from time to time,” the office of the Jakarta tourism and creative economy wrote in an official statement, 9/29/2025). Browse to continue with the content for a while, the lights on stage increasingly catapulted Betawi Batik that was born of a mixture of culture. The influence of the Netherlands, Arabic, Indian, on China was recorded in the scratches of the motifs and faces of Ayu finalist None Jakarta 2025. Each dust sheet seemed to be a historical cloth telling the story of the lives of the Betawi people, ranging from coast, rivers, to the icons of the city. “Call it on-end-motifs, giant dolls that symbolize protectors of reinforcements. Or Nusa Coconut, who brought us to the old map of the 15th century, when Jakarta was still called Sunda Kelapa. There was also Ciliwung who confirmed how important this river in the Betawi trade was in the past,” said Dispare. Not to forget, the motive of Rasamala who recorded the desert of Sunda Kelapa when the Dutch first showed up. This tree is considered holy by locals, so the motives are full of spiritual meaning. From here we can see, Betawi Batik is not only a style, but also prayer, hope, even historical markers. “In its development, Betawi Bataw was divided into two periods. Old Bethawi Batik, which appeared in the 19th century, was more affected by market taste. The craftsmen at the time adjusted many coastal styles, such as Pekalongan and Cirebon. Birds, “Then came the new Betawi Batik era in the 21st century. Awareness of the preservation of culture encourages the rise of more iconic new motifs such as Monas, Tanjidor, to Hong birds. The geographical motif is slowly faded, replaced by symbols that Jakarta represents as a whole. Now Bethawi Batik can be born from craftsmen anywhere, without territorial limits. The uniqueness of Bethawi Batik also lies in the color. Not shy, this batik comes with bright red, bright green, sea blue, to golden yellow. These bright colors reflect the character of the Bethawi people who are open, full of jokes and as they are. “As far as philosophy is concerned, every motive has a deep message. For example, bamboo shoots, which symbolizes growth and optimism. Balang teeth inspired by the roof of traditional homes become a symbol of the robustness of tradition. Even Monas Tugu is present, reminding the spirit of fighting and noble ideals of the nation,” he said. Interestingly, even if it is full of meaning, Betawi Batik still feels light and cheerful. It can not only be worn in traditional events, but also suitable to be combined with modern styles. From the wonderful celebration of Abang None 20025 to the fashion show, Bethawi Batik began to rise again. “From a fishing village called Sunda Kelapa, to a metropolitan city that never sleeps. This piece of cloth is a reminder that behind high buildings is a cultural root that should not be lost: the spirit of warm, festive and colorful Betawi,” he concluded. (Ega/Ega)
Batik Betawi steals attention to Jakarta Jakarta 2025
