Visit Yogyakarta? It seems incomplete if do not hunt for "batik" clothes. Batik is traditional clothing, ancestral heritage from Indonesia. Batik became one of the main attraction of Yogyakarta tourism. Various batik that once seemed ancient, now, have been transformed into various models and patterns. So, it is impressed more modern. Beringharjo market became one of the selling centers for cheap batik. Batik traded in the Beringharjo market is not only a variety of clothing, but also other innovations such as wooden batik crafts, bracelets, bag, and others.
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Kind of Batik Handicraft (Left) and Batik Clothing (Right) |
Main door of Beringharjo market will spoil every visitor with a variety of batik crafts and souvenirs. All products batik of garment or souvenir will fascinate the visitor's eyes. A bag in batik motif of the latest and variegated models is offered at a price below 50K (about USD 4). Do not forget to bargain and the price will be much cheaper. For example, a bag priced 45K can be purchased by 30K, of course, after the offering.
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Main Door of Beingharjo Market |
Prices batik for adult shirts which is sold in Beringharjo market were sold cheaper than in the big mall. For example, adult shirts with motif of puppet figures, are usually sold above 80K, then it can be purchased and bargained for 35K. The number of competing sellers make every seller use their own creativity to make their products to be sold. An example is a seller who promise for purchased goods may be returned if it shrink after washed or it is overpriced. This is one of the seller's creative ways to convince buyers.
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Batik Clothing Collection |
The average price of batik clothing in Beringharjo merket has the same price in every kiosk. Even so, there are batik clothing which is more expensive because it has good quality material. This type usually uses a cotton material with more densely stamped batik motif. The price ranges above 150K (USD 12) for a shirt or dress. The cheaper batik is usually made from rare fibers cotton. Make time to explore every kiosk to get the best product. Because Beringharjo market provides various batik clothing with various motifs in every kiosk. All offered items can be offered in order to get cheaper price. Enjoy shoping in Beringharjo market!