Kediri in Gothic and Jaran Kepang’s Colors

As an ambition to spread their local art, batik and Ikat from Kediri, Kediri took part in Jakarta Fashion Week 2017 (JFW).
In its participation at JFW, Kediri government went hand in hand with two designers, Hannie Hananto and Lenny Agustin. The fashion show (25/10/2016), Kediri Full of Harmony, invited Kelly Tandiono as one of its models.

Hannie brought forward Kediri’s Ikat in bamboo shoots and bold strips motives. Startlingly, the models were makeup in gothic to intensify the characteristic of the woven fabrics. Dominated in black and grey, some of Hanni’s collection gave mysterious impression, albeit combined with hijab. The last collection was batik with orange coloros, blend with black.

Second designer, Lenny Agustin, unveiled shocking bright colors. Fused woven Ikat with Jaran Kepang’s colors, metamorphosed the show vibrantly. The models’ hairdo was identic with  Jaran Kepang’s topknot.

This showed revealed that wearing hijab can be elegant yet enigmatic. In perfect mix and match, batik and fabrics could be a beautiful combination. The Government of Kediri hoped through this show the nation would be more attracted to national garments and cultures.