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Batik Indonesian Fashion Show  in Moscow Mall

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 09:36:00

LONDON - Allure Batik fashion show and  designer  Allure Ramli held in one of the most prestigious shopping malls in Moscow, Atrium. With the theme "Enjoy Jakarta" This campaign is part of the DKI Jakarta to penetrate the Russian market, said Counselor / Embassy Moscow M. Aji Surya told correspondents ANATARA London, Tuesday (17/11).

Russian models wearing batik tall already recognized as one of UNESCO's cultural heritage in Indonesia batik fashion show and fashion design Allure Ramli.

Fashion show followed by local dance Jakarta last for one at lunch and before dinner in the mall, located in the heart of Moscow that Russian citizens visited many deep pockets. According to Aji Surya, one of the visitors expressed admiration for the various batik motifs used so graceful Russian model.

Allure Batik predominantly dark colors like purple, brown and slightly reddish with a combined gradation pattern with a very suitable spot for the "casual", "cocktail" and even for evening gowns. While fashion design results Ramli thick with basic colors like dark brown batik and adopt western clothing model who became a magnet in synch with the market and Russian market tastes.

Ambassador of Indonesia to Russia Hamid Awaludin fully supports the introduction of original products such as batik Indonesia to the international community. According to him, although batik been recognized as an international heritage, but the people of Indonesia still has to promote it. "Besides the pride, also have economic value," he said.

Although shown on the stage and the "catwalk", batik tekenal it is not for sale because it is a promotional event and introductions. In the future expected batik can be exported to Russia. ant / taq