From sarongs to a multitude of products
A few decades back the sarong length was the quintessence of batik, put to multiple use and charged with meaning (see the page Meeting the sarong.) Today there is instead a larger multitude of products at the same time as the symbolic importance of batik has taken on new dimensions.

Inventing new products
Anything that can be made of woven textile can be made of fabrics with a batik pattern. Products that are usually made from other materials, and may even be more functional in other materials, can also be made from batik – like postcards, kites, wallets, letter-cases, and photo frames. This mixture of products is primarily found in the souvenir shops. You can read more on the page The tourist market.

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