I dream to dream, and to make it real.

...a personal post by T in plain simple english.

Last year was a struggle. Starting up a business was not an easy task, it has an art you must learn. I learned that you do not only need the proper plan, you also need to be eager enough to actually try to implement the plan.

State Regulations / Victorian Laws were so much easier to learn than to do the Market Research. Risks were there (they still are), but if I didn't take the chance to start the business I would have never known -clearly- what was out there; those opportunities and threats. My mentor Dennis once said: "The most accurate market research result you could get is when you get your products shipped out to touch the water. See it from there, clearly." (somewhere along the line; I wasn't able to track the actual saying, sorry Boss!)

So here I am, testing the water, playing around, having fun! :) Running a business is supposed to be fun isn't it? It's a no brainer to know that we will be defeated by many things; by the market, by the economy, by the competitors, by ourselves. But what makes good entrepreneurs GREAT is not how they try their best to stand still, it is how they get back up after the defeats, learn, and fight smarter.

Batik Batik is my baby. It's my third business so far (the first two are RIP). I will nurture it, I will work hard on it, I will -endlessly- love it, and I will bounce and hold the balloons tight. I will keep going and make this happens.

Everyone has their own dream within dream, and my personal one is to hug as many customers and fans of Batik Batik as possible if I get the honour to meet them in person. :)

From last year, when I was searching for a photo of Miranda Kerr wearing batik. Happy with how far we have come.

From the recent days, when we started being featured by Fashion, and also Graphic Design bloggers. (picture on the top left are from Design Is Yay and the one below it is from our official website)

I'm not sure there's any number of Facebook likes that can replace a hug. - Seth Godin, the best selling author.

Good night ladies x

Love from us always,

T.

everything is much appreciated

...a personal post by T in plain simple english.

Just a short post to show how thankful I feel for all the love and supports from Batik Batik's lovely customers, likers, fellow bloggers, and of course Batik Batik team. You guys are the best, sometimes it actually makes me all teary to think of you and your supports.

THANK YOU.... Everything is much appreciated.

xo,
Tirta

behind the scene - photoshoot HS 12/13

BEHIND THE SCENE - PHOTOSHOOT

BATIK BATIK'S HIGH SUMMER COLLECTION 2012 / 2013

Our beautiful LARA xx

Jumpy jumpsuits... *in love*

Sweet and elegant... It's got to be Christmas xx

Two peas in a pod - Yola and Fenny

Classy look x

And then here it goes, Bohemian!

It's a wrap!

Find the new collection VERY SOON at http://www.batikbatik.com.au/

the unfinished business

Greetings!

About a week ago, T - our Fashion Stylist / Director - paid a visit to a Batik Exhibition and Workshop in Indonesia. She went to the exhibition to earn more knowledge about Indonesian batik (which is apparently very broad). From her: "It was a pleasure meeting Mr. Rusydi a Madurese batik artisan and Mrs. Indra who was my lecturer back in uni who is now aside of teaching she is also an encourager at Mbatikyuuk - an Indonesian independent organisation which purpose is to spread the words about Indonesian batik."

T also went to a batik workshop which was held by Mbatikyuuk. She tried to draw her own batik pattern and wanted to make an actual batik material ready to use to create a garment. But unfortunately, she was not able to finish the process because of her tight schedules... Oh well! From her: "My magic touch didn't work! It was very difficult to put the wax on the fabric. And I would need to draw on both sides of the fabric. It surely is very intricate and time-consuming. Guess for now I better off designing the ready materials."

x

Browse Batik Batik's S/S12 Collection at http://www.batikbatik.com.au/shop

it's a wrap!

The Subject explains it all!

Stay tuned for the sneak peak guys! x

Visit e-Boutique for 50% OFF All Items + FREE SHIPPING !

http://www.batikbatik.com.au/e-promo/

business is usual, fashion is always

"Business is usual, Fashion is always!" - BB 

EXCITING! Batik Batik is currently looking for new materials and potentials for it's running business. Meetings and researches have been conducted and so far we are happy with our progress.

To our customers and fans, THANK YOU for your wonderful support! xoxo - BB

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BUSINESS MEETINGS

A morning meeting with BATIK INDONESIA at their "base-camp".

And followed by over-a-cup-of-coffee-meetings:

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And finally... DINNER TIME! After those long meetings, we headed for a nice dinner to celebrate Batik Batik's Label Launch; "Kitchenette" at Central Park Mall Jakarta, we absolutely love it!

Sadly, my phone went flat before we get the chance to take photos of ourselves.

(...and all cameras were left in the car; guess we were just really hungry afterall.)

More updates to come...! x Visit Batik Batik's e-Boutique http://www.batikbatik.com.au/

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the first 5 days at home

...a personal post by T in plain simple english.

It was a long flight, but I'm finally here now at the best spot in town called "MY HOME".
Image: Kemang Pratama Residence, Bekasi.

So, here I am, and missing Australia already. Why? Well, I wouldn't say I was that disappointed because I knew it was coming; my internet connection has been very slow and breaking down which is why I have not been able to do my work properly. This is my first blogpost since I had reached here 5 days ago. 

That being said, I have had everything figured out and my schedules are in place, hopefully everything goes smoothly until when I will have to go back! SO EXCITED! *fingers crossed* xx

The net connection was being nice with me... Facebook is now live!

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#OOTD (from left to right: To a Batik Workshop. To see my Indo friend from Sydney)

What a shame, all my batik clothes had not been steamed when I was in a rush leaving the house for the workshop!

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#OOTD (A silk batik scarf to upgrade my casual meeting outfit - Love it!)

#OOTD I feel like a jumpsuit!

This #OOTD-stuff will be updated as I write more posts about my Indonesia journey!

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NOW... A SNEAK PEAK FOR NEXT POSTS! x

1. Batik Workshop

2. Batik Batik Meetings - New Materials & Potentials On Board! 

3. Batik Batik on a hunt (H/S 12/13 and F/W 13)!

xoxo,

T

stepping into the boredom

...personal post by T in simple english

Travelling much? You'd know what I mean by "2 hours of boredom". Oh well that's alright I guess, I'm still hanging on comfortably in my heels and that's what's important right? And the boredom kinda pumping my blogger-blood up. Posting from my mobile; find a few snapshots from the bore-ding room (also a couple shots from when I was about to step out of the house - and when I was on my way)

See you in Jakarta now!

x T

Got 3 heavy hand-carry! It's my lucky day that they let me through!

My nail comes in the way? It's ok I like it, it's plum-ish. x

On my way

Just being excited!

destination: indonesia

Remember this image?

Well, after the launch of Batik Batik's premiere collection in Melbourne last month (Spring/Summer 2012/13), we are now flying back to Indonesia to prepare -more- materials for the next collection: HIGH SUMMER 2012/13! Schedule of departure: Nov 1st, at 4:20am.

We will definitely bring home a bunch of awesome stuffs, so stay tuned!

Meanwhile, don't forget to check out our current promotion here: CLICK ME (hurry! it's ending on Nov 6 at 5:00pm!)

xoxo BB

adara, michael, and us x

it was a last minute call that we decided to take a few shots as the show's playing. having only one pro photographer owned camera (at least what i saw) we started snapping using an old digicam. xo - T

1.the treasure

2.not a-make over

    

3.show time!                 

                   

                                      

-to be continued-

making love to perfection

Oh dear who would have thought, after a long wait, traps and treasures, it has finally started. I'm pursuing a journey of what I called living in heaven. My dear sweet peach, with all my heart and these butterflies in my stomach, I present to you, BATIK BATIK. xo - T