Why I Make: Batik in Malaysia with Fern Chua

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British Council Arts

British Council Arts

4 жыл бұрын

Step inside the studio of Fern Chua in Malaysia and discover how the craft of batik led her from recuperation from a car accident to establishing a successful sustainable fashion brand.
This film is part of the British Council's Why I Make film series for our global programme, Crafting Futures. We commissioned this film series to celebrate craft and share maker's stories from around the globe; to inspire us and to show the value of craft in our history, culture and world today. From embroidery in Mexico to glassblowing in the UK and batik in Malaysia, find inspiration in the stories and work of these practitioners as they tell us, 'Why I Make'.
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@UzmaBaig
@UzmaBaig Жыл бұрын
Lovely 💕 Which dies do u use?
@Swann1111
@Swann1111 Жыл бұрын
Hi, boleh sy tahu apa concept yang boleh relate dengan batik ni
@azharazmi4605
@azharazmi4605 3 жыл бұрын
I always keep on wandering why batik is always associated with women. There's a lot of apportunity in business if the batiks designer are to explore designs for men rather than keeps the design for women. I believe there's shirts especially long sleeve shirt in batik for men,but there is no batik sarong for men. It's really boring to have sarong with stripes and checkered design all the time. Maybe designers should think having a design based on sports motif like football, motorsports or anything else that associated with men.
@aln7781
@aln7781 3 жыл бұрын
Omg this is a reason why i falling in love with batik Malaysia,it's looks so modern ..simple and unique ❤️
@pooja350
@pooja350 2 жыл бұрын
That's a lovely piece fern. I've recently picked up the hobby. Perfect training for hand eye coordination 😉. If I'm lucky, I want to start my own batik business someday ❤
@britishartschannel
@britishartschannel 2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@pooja350
@pooja350 2 жыл бұрын
@@britishartschannel thanks BCA
@ArtisticVibe27
@ArtisticVibe27 11 ай бұрын
I want to learn this technique..can you help me ?
@user-de9vo4qx6o
@user-de9vo4qx6o 2 ай бұрын
What is the dye use?
@DinAmri
@DinAmri 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Fern!
@dmbatikabstrakkontemporer2116
@dmbatikabstrakkontemporer2116 2 жыл бұрын
Good 👍
@britishartschannel
@britishartschannel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@dmbatikabstrakkontemporer2116
@dmbatikabstrakkontemporer2116 2 жыл бұрын
@@britishartschannel your welcome 🙏🙏🙏
@fungfa5555
@fungfa5555 2 жыл бұрын
Batik from indonesia
@lastangel3017
@lastangel3017 2 жыл бұрын
No…batik javanese from Indonesia
@epoizparadigma8986
@epoizparadigma8986 Жыл бұрын
This is malaysian batik..more modern
@iska3656
@iska3656 10 ай бұрын
Malaysian batik patterns are not the same as Indonesian ones Which is more beautiful Malaysian batik or Indonesian batik there is a Thai version of batik too but you don't think about the claims either
@muhammadfachriafif8726
@muhammadfachriafif8726 3 жыл бұрын
I am Malaysian but I know Batik from javanese Indonesia
@lastangel3017
@lastangel3017 2 жыл бұрын
Malaysia batik are different with javanese🤣 batik are Austronesian word
@AmlY_05
@AmlY_05 Жыл бұрын
@@lastangel3017 kata batik itu dari jawa
@lastangel3017
@lastangel3017 Жыл бұрын
@@AmlY_05 batik itu perkataan Austronesian…di filipina batek patek rujuk pada tatoo
@lastangel3017
@lastangel3017 Жыл бұрын
@@AmlY_05 masalah orang jawa…jelas batik malaysia versi beda…tak ada pula Malaysia ngamuk Indonesia punya songket🤣
@user-um4he6kd7l
@user-um4he6kd7l Жыл бұрын
@@lastangel3017 it's from India around 6th century
@sandyadissanayake-od4er
@sandyadissanayake-od4er Жыл бұрын
Madam i am sri lanken lady.please madam.....i want java batik tecnic Thanks
@satinesupernova577
@satinesupernova577 3 жыл бұрын
BATIK is from Javanese language AMBA means TO WRITE and TITIK means DOT. BA-TIK means WRITING DOWN A DOT. it could have been derived also from the phrase MBATHIK MANAH : TO DRAW WITH THE WHOLE HEART. Batik is Indonesian traditional textile decorated using hot melted wax and natural dyes. for the wax-resist dyeing art itself, it has existed since 5000-2600 BC. this production technique entered Indonesia archipelago through the merchant from Indian Gujarat. in 6th-8th CENTURY the Batik textile has grown up and developed in Indonesia. it was restricted for use to Royalty and Nobility especially in Java Island. from then on, this cultural has been passed on from generation to generation till TODAY. and in around 12th century, CANTING (TJANTING = Javanese word means SIBUR KECIL or PENCEDOK AIR) was invented in Java. from the history, the definition, the implementation... BATIK has been proved that it is originally from INDONESIA. that is why UNESCO has added BATIK to the LIST OF UNESCO'S INTANGIBLE HERITAGE OF HUMANITY in 2009.
@readyforknowing3009
@readyforknowing3009 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info👌🏾
@epoizparadigma8986
@epoizparadigma8986 Жыл бұрын
But malaysian batik is more beautiful and very modern
@ALLENBED_TUBE2
@ALLENBED_TUBE2 6 ай бұрын
​@@epoizparadigma8986 yeah. But Batik Originally Come from Indonesia not malaysia
@epoizparadigma8986
@epoizparadigma8986 6 ай бұрын
@@ALLENBED_TUBE2 yes original from java but malaysia has own batik motif
@jesusnotgod5635
@jesusnotgod5635 2 жыл бұрын
So many Indons got triggered
@fathadinmalawat3857
@fathadinmalawat3857 2 жыл бұрын
Batik from Indonesia 🇮🇩, not Malaysia
@parameswarar2
@parameswarar2 2 жыл бұрын
She says Heritage mbuak!
@user-um4he6kd7l
@user-um4he6kd7l Жыл бұрын
It's from India
@satinesupernova577
@satinesupernova577 3 жыл бұрын
hahahaha now I know the truth. the world should really know about this. the difference between Indonesian and Malaysian. Malaysian been claiming that BATIK is from Malaysia. they own BATIK. But they should be embarrassed, since : 1. THE QUALITY & THE ARTISANS. this is NOT BATIK. This is NORMAL PAINTING. where can be found everywhere. can be done by anybody. it looks so simple, cheap, and MEANINGLESS. but INDONESIA... Indonesia has produced BATIK for centuries. with SOOOO MANY PATTERNS and DESIGNS. and each PATTERNS or DESIGNS has a meaning. not only A PAINTED NOR DECORATED CANVAS or FABRIC. the patterns and design always ELEGANT, BEAUTIFUL, ADVANCE, HAS A SPECIAL DIFFICULTY LEVEL with A DEEP MEANING. and this culture has been passed on generations to generations. and its done by real JAVANESE PEOPLE. Not mix Malay, Chinese or whatsoever. Because we KNOW that Batik is Javanese culture, JAVANESE know BEST about BATIK. how to start, how to complete, the history, the implementation, how to preserve this culture. 2. THE PATTERN. Malaysia said there is also BATIK TRENGGANU, BATIK KELANTAN or whatsoever. but how about the quality??? how is it done??? how is the pattern??? how you guys prove that it is rooted in Malaysia since beginning??? while in Indonesia, many places also have produces BATIK. and each places has their own pattern. so when Malaysia said BATIK TRENGGANU or BATIK KELANTAN is one of CORAK BATIK, its totally different with Indonesia. when in Indonesia BATIK PEKALONGAN, BATIK SOLO, BATIK BETAWI, BATIK BALI, BATIK CIREBON is NOT A PATTERN. Its a place where BATIK is developed and famous at (just like Malaysia). but the pattern itself, every places has their own PATTERN. and its sooooo many. over than 5000 patterns if Im not mistaken. when in Malaysia theres only FLOWERS, PLANTS, or whatsoever as a pattern, we have more type of PATTERN. such as : MEGA MENDUNG, SOGAN, PARANGKUSUMO, TUJUH RUPA, PRIANGAN, GENTONGAN, KAWUNG... and soooo many more!!! 3. THE WAY THEY TREAT BATIK. I noticed that many Malaysian didnt respect Batik as good as Indonesian. alot of Malaysian said that BATIK is out of date and just an old textile that doesnt suit young generations in Malaysia. therefore, many designers CHANGED the Batik pattern into contemporary ones. which is not acceptable. because INDONESIA always believe and honor Batik as our traditional textile that every generations should embrace. thats why alot of SMART designers in Indonesia, has created many kind of clothings made of KAIN BATIK. and WE NEVER CHANGED IT. We modify Batik into a modern, chic, and up to date clothings that will be very suitable for young people in Indonesia even in the world. and they can wear it for every occassions. we use BATIK also for alot of stuffs. like BLANGKON (Javanese hat), BLANKET, PILLOW AND BOLSTER COVER, BED SHEET, CURTAIN, TABLE COVER, HOUSEHOLD STUFFS COVER, SHAWL, PASHMINA, HIJAB, KEBAYA, WEDDING DRESS, SOUVENIRS, TOWEL, SOCKS, HOTEL DECORATION, THE DECORATION IN THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACES OF INDONESIA, CAKE, and soooo many more 4. THE HISTORY. this is the funniest part. many Malaysian exclaimed Batik as theirs. BUT, they probably dont even know the history of Batik itself. 6. THE PRODUCTION. if Batik is from Malaysia, why many Malaysian still buying BATIK from Indonesia??? why Malaysia still imported Batik from Indonesia??? while Indonesia exported Batik to alot of countries in the world. 7. THE COMMUNITY. Indonesia has the largest Batik community in the world. you can easily found the Batik factory or people who are making Batik EVERYDAY. Especially in Solo, Pekalongan, Yogyakarta, etc. and this community has existed for centuries also. their ancestor has passed on this culture generation to generation. TILL TODAY. the place is more traditional, mystical and still so ORIGINAL. They are the best destination to learn Batik. 8. THE PRODUCTION. the technique, the materials, the difficulty level, the complexity, the duration that Indonesia takes to create a Batik is the most COMPLICATED, ADVANCE, and MAGNIFICENT. 9. UNESCO has added BATIK into the List Of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanitu since 2009. so, why would you MALAYSIAN still make noise and insist that BATIK is yours??? SHAME ON YOU! PATHETIC!
@Admbaqir
@Admbaqir 3 жыл бұрын
Indonesian not malaysian... I always saw indonesian comment said that they owend batik.... But if you read history book you know why we have the same food...traditional like sonket, batik and rendang. We are neighbour.... We have same culture....and actually we kinda look same like indonesian people..pls read history books before you said anything bad about indonesian and malaysia.
@ejenkicap7452
@ejenkicap7452 3 жыл бұрын
​@@Admbaqir ​Songket is mainly understood in Indonesia as an ethnic Malay culture, while batik is Javanese, and Rendang is Minang. Of course, all these ethnic groups exist too in Malaysia, just like we have a Javanese community in Suriname. But that group in Suriname stays Javanese, don't they? In Malaysia, they are all called 'Malay,' while in Indonesia, most of us won't agree with this narrative of the 'Malay race' that they have. Usually, there are 3 arguments that they made: 1. "If all Teochew, Hakka, and Hokkien get to be called Chinese; all Tamil, Kerala, etc. get to be called Indians; then why can't we call Javanese people who look like Malay as Malays?" -No, by your logic, they should also be called by their present-name country of origin: Indonesians. So, their culture *should be referred to as Indonesian culture.* 2. "Cultural diffusion happens. We now have our own version." -I agree with this; their batik is made with different techniques. It has different patterns. If we can accept Riau Malay or even Papuans to have their own version of Batik, we can do the same for Malaysian Malay. Same thing with Rendang, or Kelantanese wayang kulit, for that matter. BUT, try to look at their 2009 tourism ad called "Enigmatik Malaysia." *They added the silhouette of Javanese wayang kulit (which has different shapes) and f*cking Balinese Pendet dance*. Where did this come from? Is it because we all look the same, and by your definition, we are 'Malay,' so all of our cultures are just 'Malay' culture? 3. "I have Javanese ancestry; I have every right to practice Javanese culture." -Which part of Java island did your ancestor came from? Did you know that even in Java, many cultures and dialects are different from one another, even if the people are called Javanese altogether? Any Yogyakartan or Banyumasan would never claim Reog dance as theirs. And when they perform it, they wouldn't change the words on the Singo Barong from "Ponorogo" to "Yogyakarta," like the Malaysians did. That's outrageous, and you are a disgrace to that one Javanese ancestor from probably seven generations ago. But okay, maybe you will go with your 'cultural diffusion' argument once again. Every single cultural spat happened just because of the Malayization of many beautiful Indonesian cultures. If many Indonesians back in Soeharto's days were outraged by Javanization, then are we wrong to be angry about this too? This coming from a Batak, who probably won't get called as 'Malay' because of not adhering to Islam. What a racist country with racist laws.
@Admbaqir
@Admbaqir 3 жыл бұрын
@@ejenkicap7452 okok.... Can ik where are you from.. If you from Indonesia or malaysia i can speak my bahasa melayu.... Yea... We are a racist.. Country..
@ejenkicap7452
@ejenkicap7452 3 жыл бұрын
@@Admbaqir I'm from Indonesia, but I do understand BM if you speak formally. Please speak BM lah. No offense, but I don't understand your English.
@Admbaqir
@Admbaqir 3 жыл бұрын
@@ejenkicap7452 okok.... Cuba kau tengok... malaysia tu macam adik dan indonesia itu macam akak😂... Srs do.. Cuba kau tengok nie😂😊 1.MINANGKABAU Indonesia6,462,713[2] Malaysia934,000[3] 2.JAWA Indonesia95,217,022[2 ] Malaysia1,500,000+[3] 3MELAYU Malaysia: 14,749,378[1] Brunei: 261,902[2] Indonesia5,365,399[3] Minta maaf yaa... Kalau saya ada silap... Kitakan serumpun🇲🇾❤️🇮🇩 Kat sane pukul berapa yaa.. Tapi yang saya pelik.. Knp malaysia jadi negara racist? 🤔
@fungfa5555
@fungfa5555 2 жыл бұрын
Itu melukis bukan membatikk
@user-oz1ht6pv3g
@user-oz1ht6pv3g 10 ай бұрын
Batik belongs to Indonesia, you Malaysian stole from our cultures. You don't have idea to create your own. Sangat memalukan dan memuakkan!
@harryrinaldi2812
@harryrinaldi2812 8 ай бұрын
Cry more. Go and claim the haze please😂
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