Bernarda is on a journey to storytell the legends, motifs and meaning behind Indonesian batik. An alumni of LaSalle International College in Jakarta and Sugino Fashion College in Tokyo, Bernarda shares the tradition of storytelling with wax-resistant dyeing techniques of batik. Through The Batik Library, Bernarda offers unique pieces that intend to:
Return to natural and traditional dyes in protection of the planet.
Blend distinctive patterns with a modern, gender-neutral design for a one-of-a-kind look that's for everyone.
Preserves the practice of batik making and its origins in Java, Indonesia.
Bernarda also offers workshops introducing batik making to hobbyists and community members in North America. You can usually find Bernarda in the crowd of her local craft market or behind-the-scenes in the costumes department, and always craving a martabak
Return to natural and traditional dyes in protection of the planet.
Blend distinctive patterns with a modern, gender-neutral design for a one-of-a-kind look that's for everyone.
Preserves the practice of batik making and its origins in Java, Indonesia.
Bernarda also offers workshops introducing batik making to hobbyists and community members in North America. You can usually find Bernarda in the crowd of her local craft market or behind-the-scenes in the costumes department, and always craving a martabak
Batik Journey
2021
OCT : Batik day at the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center, Vancouver, BC
2022
May : Hosted batik workshop in 20,21,27,28 participating in explorASIAN Festival
A Metro-Vancouver festival showcasing pan-Asian Canadian arts and culture during Asian Heritage Month in May
May 18 : Welcome Centre at New West Secondary School
July : Calgary Stampede
Participated at Indonesian Pavilion to share range product of naturally dyed batik fabrics and batik experience at the BMO Centre.
Sponsored by The The Consulate General of Republic of Indonesia in Vancouver, Indonesian Trade Promotion Center in Vancouver, the Canadian Indonesian Social Club, and Global Fest.
July 22 : Collaborated with local brewery to host batik workshop
Batik & Beer workshop at Steel & Oak, New Westminster, BC
August 2,3,4 : Harmony Arts Festival
August 26 : Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto, ON
August 27 : Orillia Museum of Art & History, Orillia, ON
August 28 : Taiwan Festival at Harbour Front, Toronto, ON
2023
August : Batik workshop for Teens
Art Starts grant recipient to host batik workshop for teens from 13-18 yo