Photo courtesy of Stefanie Wibowo.
The sheer diversity of sarong designs available on the market today suggests a colourful history behind the versatile garment. The motifs, colours and dye techniques are often unique to the regions they are made in. From being used as daily wear, as baby-carriers, and even makeshift changing areas, the sarong was an important utilitarian item in a nyonya’s wardrobe. Batik collector and business owner Stefanie Wibowo will speak about her collection of antique batik, as well as demonstrate the different ways to ikat (tie) the sarong.
Date: Saturday, 22 February 2020
Venue: NUS Baba House, 157 Neil Road, Singapore 088883
Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
(If you would like to explore the Baba House, please arrive just before 4pm.)
Registration Is Required To Attend This Talk.
Open To TPAS Members Only.
Places are limited.
To register, please email: events@peranakan.org.sg
IMPORTANT NOTE: Those who register and do not turn up will be barred from registering for the next three TPAS talks/events.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Stefanie Patricia Wibowo is a batik collector and businesswoman living in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Her collection of antique batik and kebaya has been featured in several books on the subject. In 2005, she went into business retailing batik wear in Semarang. Today, Stefanie has workshops creating new batik tulis and kebaya for her brands Batik Wayang Sakti and ST’EIGHT. She hopes to continue to create interest in batik and make the traditional fabric relevant and fashionable.
Co-organised with the NUS Baba House