Jam packed

Jam packed, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

Tanah Abang was filled with Batik. SPoilt for choice. And let me say the stitching is very neat and the quality good. Would I go there again? Maybe...and this time I would wear something light...bring a bottle of water....and go super early so I can check out the shops outside ( which I think would be significantly cheaper)

So many clothes....so little space

So many clothes....so little space, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

Imagine looking for stuff through this minimal space. I did find a top when I walked pass this. It caught my eye. I tried it on over my T-shirt and looked ridiculous but I bought it anyway.

Things you can design with Batik

Things you can design with Batik, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

Jakarta batik shopping was an eye-opener. They are creative with their batik. Unlike Malaysia where we use batik for long baju kurungs or jubah....the Indonesians make a variety of stuff; blouses ( of different types to suit different age groups), dresses ( various designs not just the boring wrap-arounds, jackets ( again different designs from formal types to playful designs) Here is a picture I took when we ventured on the commuter to Tanah Abang. Not recommended for the faint-hearted. The walk from commuter station to mall was prolonged. We literally pushed through many people. And we got pushed by equally many people. A very good experience. So no regrets!!

A bit about Tanah Abang.It's in central Jakarta and it hosts the biggest textile  market in South East Asia. ( A pity we never got to experience the vast textile ) I think we may have been  in the Tanah Abang market. Because we got off at the Tanah Abang station and the market is within the same area.