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BREAKING DOWN – Megamendung Batik

Megamendung batik

Megamendung Batik (Hanacaraka:ꦩꦺꦒꦩꦼꦤ꧀ꦢꦸꦁ) is an identical batik artwork and even became an icon of batik in the Cirebon area. This batik motif has a peculiarity that is not found in other batik-producing areas. Even though it only exists in Cirebon and is a masterpiece, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will register the Megamendung motif to UNESCO to get recognition as one of the world heritage.

Megamendung batik

Megamendung Batik consists of the word Mega which means sky or clouds, and a Cloudy or dim sky is usually there when it will rain. The gradation in Megamendung batik is in accordance with the seven layers in the sky. Usually, batik with this motif has a simple design and calm colors so that it is very balanced with the main motif, namely clouds.

Megamendung batik

The Megamendung motif symbolizes rain-bearing clouds as a symbol of fertility and life-giving. This batik motif has a history related to the arrival of the Chinese in Cirebon, namely Sunan Gunung Jati who married a Chinese woman named Ong Tie.

Megamendung batik

Megamendung motif as the basic motif of batik is widely known to foreign countries. As proof of its fame, the Megamendung motif was once used as the cover of a batik book published abroad entitled Batik Design, by a Dutchman named Pepin van Roojen. The distinctiveness of the Megamendung motif is not only in the motif in the form of cloud-like images with bold colors but also in the philosophical values contained in the motif. This is closely related to the history of the birth of Batik as a whole in Cirebon.

Megamendung batik

“Megamendung motif is a form of work that is very noble and full of meaning, so the use of the Megamendung motif should be maintained properly and placed properly. This statement does not intend to limit how the Megamendung motif is produced, but rather to disapprove the use of the Megamendung motif for items that are actually inappropriate, such as sandal upholstery in hotels,” said H. Komarudin Kudiya.

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Megamendung batik
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Understanding Safety Riding and How to Apply It

what is safety riding

  1. Using Riding Equipment

Riding equipment such as SNI helmets, trousers, shoes, to raincoats must be brought and provided in the motorcycle trunk, all of this is just in case it can be used when needed. In addition, the driving equipment is also to support your safety in driving. So that unwanted things don’t happen.

2. Bring Complete Vehicle Papers

If you drive long distances or on the highway, always carry your vehicle papers with you everywhere. In addition to avoiding speeding tickets by the police, the completeness of driving licenses such as driver’s licenses and vehicle registration is also important as your identity information.

Also, avoid giving minors permission to drive your vehicle. Because it is a traffic violation, drivers who are allowed are those who are over 16 years old and must have a driver’s license (SIM).

3. Prioritize Pedestrians

As a good motorist, you must obey traffic rules. Including when passing zebra crossings, flyovers, zebra crossings, and the like to reduce speed when driving and let pedestrians pass first. Thus, you have applied one of the principles of safety riding for motorcyclists.

4. Obey Traffic Rules

Obey the traffic rules that we usually encounter on the road. You also have to pay attention to your speed in driving and you also have to be more careful when driving.

Make sure you don’t get reckless while on the road. Pay attention to the use of turn signals for your motorcycle because by looking at the turn signals, you can find out where the vehicle in front of you is going otherwise you also provide information to other motorists.

In addition, to overtake other vehicles, you also have to pay attention to the road conditions in front and behind. Do not overtake without seeing the condition of your right and left.

5. Make Sure Your Vehicle Meets Standards

Some motorcyclists are happy to make modifications. It’s just that modifying the motorbike is not excessive, because it can cause a ticket because it is considered to violate safety riding standards.

Some modifications are prohibited such as changing the dimensions, color, and frame, to the capacity of the motorcycle engine. Furthermore, modification of components such as lights, and exhaust, to the sound of the horn is also considered a traffic violation.

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Products by 7 fashion designers from West Java to be Showcased in New York 

A total of 14 Indonesian fashion designers, including 7 from West Java, are preparing to fly to New York, USA, to present their products at an event on the sidelines of New York Fashion Week. 2023.

At the event called New York Fashion  Indonesia Fashion Week (NYIFW) with Indonesian Fashion and Art  Festival (IFAF) 2023, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno highly appreciated the IFAF in collaboration with NYIFW to show the fashion designer’s work will take place on February 11, 2023.

New York Fashion Week Indonesia 2023 will be held on Cruise Ship Pier 36 with various guests ranging from New York’s KJRI characters, some diplomats from friendly countries to enthusiasts fashion. There are more than 120 fashion products on display.

With the experience of displaying international products, Sandi hopes that designers can be more creative, competitive, and confident to export their fashion products. The Indonesian fashion designers that will be participating are Lady Dahlia, Hanny Lovelly, Bens Zuebarca, Defrico Audy, Yumna Shiba, Anggodo, Eva Yasul and Dewi x Malik Moestaram.

There are also Rudi Sularso (Bagus Butik Indonesia), Faisal Fatich (Bagus Butik Indonesia), Fenta House by Feny Ardian, Decantique by Ning Santoso, Layka by Fitri and Ansania Premium x Kantiss.

Fashion designers have the opportunity to build a brand image
IFAF founder, Lina Marlina Ruzhan, and wife of the Deputy Governor of West Java Law, Ruzhanul Ulum, revealed that in addition to being facilitated for fashion shows, designers also have the ability to be known through small shows and opening galleries in the city. by Delaware on February 13, 2023 so creators can register to sell their products there.

Lina hopes that this activity will continue not only in New York, then similar events in Milan, Amsterdam, Paris and London. IFAF can also contribute to the mission of introducing Indonesian culture through fashion. “Our hope, of course, is that creative friends will be more open to ideas and the spirit of working not only at home but also abroad,” says Lina.

With the experience of appearing overseas, Lina continued, the market will bring even more value to a fashion brand. Because when appearing in international events, the value of the product also increases.

“What is certain is that when we have displayed our products abroad, necessarily when we return to Indonesia, the market will see it. The more you believe in that, the better the healing,” he said.

According to Lina, the goal of IFAF is a form of motivational microeconomics. Especially in the areas of the creative economy, fashion and the arts can grow and improve.

Kemenparekraf Director of Food, Crafts, Design and Fashion Yuke Sri Rahayu said that IFAF and NYIFW initiated the activity. To display the work of Indonesian fashion designers who have been successfully selected to appear at New York Fashion Week Indonesia 2023. When asked about the goal, IFAF committee chair Hanny Lovely said it was not great. He wants only local fashion designers to perform on the international stage.

One of the Indonesian fashion designers from West Java Yumna, under the brand Yumna Shiba, admits that he is happy as a young designer to be able to exhibit his work at NYIFW 2023.

One of the fashions he will be showcasing is Sukaregang Garut’s signature leather motorcycle jacket, themed around Cirebon’s signature Mega Mendung batik design. 

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Young Indonesian Designers Bring Garut Leather Jackets to New York Indonesia Fashion Week

Taking advantage of the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2023, a number of Indonesian designers will show off their creations at the New York Indonesia Fashion Week (NYIFW) side event. One of them is Yumna Shiba.

The young 18-year-old designer will be showcasing his collection called the Bikers Collection. A total of 12 looks using monochrome colors, namely black, gray, white, and brown, will be shown in the show that takes place on the cruise ship on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

He admitted that working on the collection was quite lightning because the time he had was only two months. He is grateful to be able to complete the entire collection that carries the concept of masculine casual.

“But, the collection will be six for men and six for women,” he said.

Yumna became the youngest designer in the troupe brought by the Indonesia Fashion and Art Festival (IFAF). She only completed her education at the Islamic Fashion Institute Bandung after graduating from junior high school, as well as becoming the youngest graduate on campus last year.

“Now immediately focus on work, but if there is an offer of S2 study abroad, God willing, you want to follow,” said Yumna.

In addition to expanding the market, said Sandiaga, the presence of local fashion players at New York Indonesia Fashion Week is also expected to expand connections and insights in terms of product design. “By opening up these insights suddenly they have connections, experiences so that the designs they produce can be more varied and more confident,” he said.

Director of the Creative Industries of Fashion, Design, and Culinary of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf, Yuke Sri Rahayu added that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy fully supports the publication of IFAF’s participation in New York Indonesia Fashion Week. “One of our efforts is publication through this weekly brief,” said Yuke.

Yuke also said he would coordinate with the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Industry to bring Indonesian designers to the stage of official fashion weeks in various countries. “We’re going to try to collaborate,” Yuke said.

Citing Vogue, this year’s New York fashion week will highlight designer Raul Lopez’s Outer label after winning this year’s accessory designer title in America. She will present the closing show of fashion week on the last day and continue by staging pop ups at the Faurschou Gallery in New York from February 15–17, 2023.

Previously, the local modest brand Indonesia again penetrated the curation at the international fashion week. Zeta Prive will perform at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2023 on February 10–15, 2023.

“It is a matter of pride for the existence of the work of the nation’s children in the international fashion world. The fashion show will present masterpieces that present innovations in today’s fashion world,” said Trisha Chas, Owner of Zeta Prive during a press conference in Jakarta, Monday (30/1/2023).

Zeta Privé’s participation is an invitation to the NYFW fashion show through the “Indonesia Now” group show. Six selected Indonesian designers will be featured on the NYFW runway, where each Indonesian designer will display 10 looks.

New York as the world’s business, art and fashion center city has always been a topic of conversation. Based on this inspiration, Zeta Privé used the city as inspiration for the theme of the collection entitled “The Talking Point”.

This collection is present for 10 elegant, modern and ready-to-wear modest wear women’s clothing that is the spirit of American Style. A touch of soft yet versatiles color palette such as a palette of cream, ghost amer pink, harbour blue, basile, innuendo and sound sugar.

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Press Release: Kemenparekraf Supports IFAF to Participate in New York Indonesia Fashion Week 2023

In the Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno at Sapta Pesona Building, Central Jakarta, Monday (6/2/2023), Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Kabaparekraf Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said that this participation is expected to expand the connections and also the market of Indonesian fashion players to the international market, especially in New York, United States, as well as expand the horizons of local fashion players. “New York is not only a fashion center, but also world trade and finance,” sandiaga said.

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy fully supports the participation of the Indonesia Fashion and Art Festival (IFAF) in the New York Indonesia Fashion Week 2023, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno in the Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno, Sapta Pesona Building, Central Jakarta, (6/2/2023)

In the Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno at Sapta Pesona Building, Central Jakarta, Monday (6/2/2023), Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Kabaparekraf Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said that this participation is expected to expand the connections and also the market of Indonesian fashion players to the international market, especially in New York, United States, as well as expand the horizons of local fashion players. “New York is not only a fashion center, but also world trade and finance,” sandiaga said.

In addition to expanding the market, said Sandiaga, the presence of local fashion players at New York Indonesia Fashion Week is also expected to expand connections and insights in terms of product design. “By opening up these insights suddenly they have connections, experiences so that the designs they produce can be more varied and more confident,” he said.

Director of the Creative Industries of Fashion, Design, and Culinary of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf, Yuke Sri Rahayu added that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy fully supports the publication of IFAF’s participation in New York Indonesia Fashion Week. “One of our efforts is publication through this weekly brief,” said Yuke.

This event was also attended by echelon I and II officials within the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy /Baparekraf online and offline. Also present were IFAF founder Lina Marlina; and IFAF Chair, Hanny Lovely.

I Gusti Ayu Dewi Hendriyani

Head of Communication Bureau

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency

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Indonesian Fashion Products to be Showcased on a Cruise Ship

Parekraf and IFAF support the New York Indonesia Fashion Week program.

Dream – Indonesian fashion products as well as the work of Indonesian designers, it takes a lot of support from all parties to penetrate the global market. One of them is conducted by the Indonesia Fashion and Art Festival (IFAF).

IFAF is a program initiated to make fashion and art products from Indonesia penetrate the international world. Later, IFAF will show the works of Indonesian fashion designers who passed the curation to be present at New York Indonesia Fashion Week 2023.

This program was also created to uplift Indonesian culture through art and cultural activities that combine with a series of other activities.

In addition, this program was also created with the hope that it can open the horizons of Indonesian designers to be more enthusiastic about showing their work not only domestically.

“So just motivate your friends, go there more,” said IFAF founder Lina Marlina during a weekly press conference (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) Monday, February 6, 2023.

This event was also created to open the horizons of Indonesian designers. This is to increase potential, add connections, experiences, and be more collaborative and varied in making the design.

After returning to Indonesia, designers are expected to have more confidence. Business planning, product promotion and other marketing details are also getting better.

“Usually when we have displayed our products abroad, whether we want it or not, when we go home, it turns out that the market in Indonesia is seeing, so going home is more trusted, the work is also God willing, the more extraordinary, the better,” said Lina Ruzhan, wife of the Deputy Governor of West Java.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of IFAF, Hanny Lovely said that this activity has a target of bringing many designers to the international scene through the New York Indonesia Fashion Week event, and the upcoming one at Milan Fashion Week.

The implementation of New York Indonesia Fashion Week 2023 is also supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. This event is planned to be held on February 11, 2023 on a cruise ship.

One of the fashion products that will be displayed is the work of young designer Yumna Siba. Yumna designed a fashion product for bikers, namely jackets whose material is made of Garut sheepskin and combined with mega cloudy batik with laser motif details.

“So there Yumna will lift Megamendung from Cirebon, so that it will be known in New York,” he said.

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