00:00Held from September 4 to 8, the inaugural Indonesian Textile Exhibition in Bern, Switzerland
00:08concluded successfully, driving thousands of visitors and highlighting the intricate
00:13beauty of Indonesian textile culture, organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Bern in partnership
00:19with Kuala Lumpur and the Bern City Government.
00:23Held across two iconic venues, the Grosse Orangerie and the Kleine Orangerie, the exhibition
00:29featured over 70 quilt works combining the intricate patterns of traditional Indonesian
00:36batik.
00:37These unique creations created by QuiltBern were made using batik materials provided by
00:43PT Batik Semar Indonesia.
00:47In a remarkable blend of culture, the quilts not only celebrated Indonesian art, but also
00:52highlighted quilting techniques and signature fabric arts in Switzerland.
01:22In addition to the batik quilts, other traditional Indonesian textiles were showcased, including
01:28songket fabrics by PT Songket Benhart Bart.
01:32The exhibition also featured a range of cultural activities such as batik workshops, Indonesian
01:38kebaya fashion shows, and traditional dance performances.
01:42Notable figures including foreign ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community, and art
01:48enthusiasts attended the event, which quickly became the talk of the town.
01:54Many visitors expressed their admiration for the textile artistry, with several events
02:00purchasing fabrics and kebaya on display.
03:22strengthening people-to-people contacts between Indonesia and Switzerland.
03:27It is clear that the beauty of Indonesian textile culture has left a lasting impression
03:34on the hearts of the Swiss community.
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