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2 Important Suggestions When Purchasing A Diamond Saw Blade

2011-02-26T05:07:00.000-08:00

What are diamond blades you may ask? Well, have you ever been driving down the road and you see some construction workers cutting either the road or cement? The circular metal tool that actually cuts the material is what the diamond blade is. This metal is very strong only if it is used correctly. There are many different diamond blades made especially for different types of metals and concrete. Each diamond blade is made for certain abrasive material and if you do not have the right blade for the job it will not cut it. Finding the correct diamond blade for the job is crucial if you want to complete the job. Diamond blades can be used to cut through many different types of abrasive metals and concretes.

Diamond saw blades are usually used on construction sites, home remodeling, or repairing city roads and highways. There are many different diamond saw blades and accessories such as core bits to select from but each one is made for certain abrasive materials and if you choose the wrong one I can guarantee you that you are not going to be happy with it. Each diamond saw blade is made unique so that it is very efficient in cutting a certain abrasive material. Diamond blades are made unique to cut through asphalt, concrete, brick, and block. The reason why each diamond saw blade is created different is so that the user can get the maximum strength and potential of the blade without having to replace it every time you are finished cutting.

When selecting a diamond saw blade you will have to take into consideration which core bits you will need to use. The core bits are basically used as the power of the diamond saw blade and the diamond blade actually does the cutting. You have to make sure you match the core bits and the diamond blade saw. Just like diamond saw blades the core bits are matched to fit certain diamond blades to provide efficiency, speed and strength. Some core bits are used especially for speed because some material needs a higher rpm to cut through it and if the blade does not have the required speed it will either warp or probably break. If not the blade will not work to its potential and may even warp or break. Some diamond blades are also made to cut while running water over them while they are cutting. This helps keep the diamond blade temperatures lower so that the blade does not warp and keep it from cracking. You will want to make sure that you do not purchase the wrong diamond saw blade and core bits because you will be spending a lot more in replacements. These are not cheap so please do your homework.

There are many varieties of diamond saw blades and core bits to choose from with each made for cutting a specific type of abrasive material. Make sure you take your time and plan which blade and core bit you will need to purchase for the desired abrasive material you will be cutting. There are also many online diamond blade distributors that you may be able to purchase some blades at a discounted price. More importantly these online stores can provide you will online information and some even provide a phone number that you can call to receive more information. Good luck on your purchase and the job it will be used for.

the Four Cs Of Diamonds

2011-02-25T04:13:00.001-08:00

Carat Weight

A carat is a unit of measurement, it's the unit used to weigh a diamond. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams.

Size does matter. It is not, however, a measure of your love.

Keep in mind that differences in size are clearly visible... even to the untrained eye.

The word "carat" is taken from the carob seeds that people once used in ancient times to balance scales. So uniform in shape and weight are these little seeds that even today's sophisticated instruments cannot detect more than three one-thousandths of a difference between them.
[NOTE: Don't confuse "carat weight" with "karat," the method of determining the purity of gold.]
The process that forms a diamond happens only in very rare circumstances, and typically the natural materials required are found only in small amounts. That means that larger diamonds are uncovered less often than smaller ones. Thus, large diamonds are rare and have a greater value per carat. For that reason, the price of a diamond rises exponentionaly to its size.
What Size Diamond Should I Buy?

First, determine your budget. One general rule of thumb when buying a diamond engagement ring is "two months salary." This is just a guideline, it's not carved in stone and your first consideration should be what you can comfortably afford -- not what the diamond industry or a jeweler tells you (they are not unbiased in this matter).

Deciding on carat size is really about striking a balance between size and quality. If she prefers larger jewelry items, and you are working within a budget, you can still find a larger diamond of excellent quality gem by selecting one which is graded slightly lower in terms of color and clarity.

Remember that slender fingers make small diamonds look bigger. If she has small fingers, a 1-carat diamond will look proportionately large -- and an even larger stone may appear stunningly big!

Think about what sort of setting will hold the diamond. You'll have to be sure that the setting you choose is made to fit the carat weight of your diamond.

Diamond Cut

2011-02-25T04:09:00.000-08:00

Diamond Cut

Don't confuse the diamond's "cut" with the diamond's "shape."

First, don't confuse diamond "cut" with "shape." Shape refers to the general outward appearance of the diamond, (such as round, emerald, or pear). When a diamond jeweler (or a diamond certificate) says "cut," that's a reference to the diamond's reflective qualities, not the shape (or at least it should be, we have found that even some "jewelers" don't appear to know the difference between "cut" and "shape").

The quality of the "cut" does make a difference in how a diamond looks.

Diamond cut is perhaps the most important of the four Cs, so it is important to understand how this quality affects the properties and values of a diamond. A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance, which is that brightness that seems to come from the very heart of a diamond. The angles and finish of any diamond are what determine its ability to handle light, which leads to brilliance.
(See Diamond Anatomy for an explanation of the terms used in the next paragraphs.)
As shown in the images below, when a diamond is well-cut, light enters through the table and travels to the pavilion where it reflects from one side to the other before reflecting back out of the diamond through the table and to the observer's eye. This light is the brilliance we mentioned, and it's this flashing, fiery effect that makes diamonds so mesmerizing.

In a poorly cut diamond, the light that enters through the table reaches the facets and then 'leaks' out from the sides or bottom of the diamond rather than reflecting back to the eye. Less light reflected back to the eye means less brilliance. Good Proportions are Key
Most gemologists agree that the best cut diamonds are those that follow a set of formulae calculated to maximize brilliance. These formulae can be seen in a diamond's proportions, most importantly how the depth compares to the diameter, and how the diameter of the table compares to the diameter of the diamond.

If you opt to buy a diamond without an AGS certificate, spend some time looking at certified diamonds (where you know the Cut Grade) and train your eyes to identify the better cuts (by their "sparkle"). Cut does make a difference to the outward appearance of a diamond.

However, the variance in the proportions between an Ideal Cut and a Poor Cut can be difficult to discern by the casual observer.
Because cut is so important, several grading methods have been developed to help consumers determine the cut of a particular diamond. In general, these grades are:

Ideal

Premium

Very Good

Good

Fair & Poor

Which Grade of Cut Should I Buy?
Selecting the grade of cut is really a matter of preference. To make the best selection, you need to understand the various grades. Please note that the descriptions below are general guidelines. Ideal Cut
This cut is intended to maximize brilliance, and the typically smaller table sizes of these diamonds have the added benefit of creating a great deal of dispersion or 'fire' as well. Ideal quality diamonds are truly for the person who enjoys knowing that he has one of the finest things that money can buy. This category applies only to round diamonds.
Premium
In the case of round diamonds, many Premium Cut diamonds have cuts that are the equal of any Ideal Cut diamond, though they often can be purchased at slightly lower prices than AGS Ideal Cuts. They are intended to provide maximum brilliance and fire. Like the Ideal Cut, these are also for the person who enjoys knowing that he has one of the finest things that money can buy.
Very Good
These diamonds reflect most of the light that enters them, creating a good deal of brilliance. With these diamonds, the cutters have chosen to stray slightly from the preferred diamond proportions in order to create a larger diamond. The result is that these diamonds fall slightly outside of some customers' preferences in terms of, for example, table size or girdle width, though, in many cases many of the parameters of diamonds in this range will overlap with certain parameters of diamonds in the Ideal or Premium ranges. Generally, the price of these diamonds in slightly below that of Premium cuts.
Good
Diamonds that reflect much of the light that enters them. Their proportions fall outside of the preferred range because the cutter has chosen to create the largest possible diamond from the original rough crystal, rather than cutting extra weight off to create a smaller Premium quality diamond. Diamonds in this range offer an excellent cost-savings to customers who want to stay in a budget without sacrificing quality or beauty.
Fair & Poor
A diamond graded as fair or poor reflects only a small proportion of the light that enters it. Typically these diamonds have been cut to maximize the carat weight over most other considerations.
Diamond Anatomy
Wondering what on earth is the diamond's pavillion? Table? Culet? The graphic and supporting text below explain the various "parts" of a diamond.

Diameter
The width of the diamond as measured through the girdle.

Table
This is the large, flat top facet of a diamond.

Crown
The upper portion of a cut gemstone, above the girdle.

Girdle
The narrow rim of a diamond that separates the crown from the pavilion. It is the largest diameter to any part of the stone.

Pavilion
The lower portion of the diamond, below the girdle. It is sometimes referred to as the base.

Culet
The tiny facet on the pointed bottom of the pavilion, which is the portion of a cut gem below the girdle.

Depth
The height of a gemstone, from the culet to the table.

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Learn More about Diamonds

2011-02-23T23:24:00.000-08:00

A Diamond is a mineral made of carbon that is crystallized. In fact a diamond is more than 99.95% pure carbon. The remaining 0.05 percent of the elements often influences the crystal's color and shape. The diamond is also by far the hardest natural substance known to man. Diamonds form between 75 and 120 miles below the earth's surface. Only at these great depths do the necessary temperature and pressure exist to form this unique gem. Diamonds were delivered to the surface by volcanic eruptions. These eruptions occurred over 50 million years ago. Geologists believe that the first delivery occurred more than 2.5 billion years ago. After reaching the surface, some diamonds settled back into their volcanic pipes. Other diamonds were washed hundreds of miles away by floods and rivers. Some diamonds reached the oceans and were washed back onto the beach. The first diamond mines were discovered in India before 500 BC. India has been the world's major supplier of diamonds for over 2,000 years, producing some of the most famous diamonds. Today, India accounts for only a tiny percentage of the world's diamond production. Today's diamond production leaders are currently Australia, Botswana, Russia, South Africa, Zaire and Canada. Before being transformed into a beautiful piece of jewelry, the diamond must undergo several stages.
STAGE 1 - MINING
The diamonds that made it to the surface were forced up volcanically, through kimberlite pipes. A typical pipe mine consists of a large vertical shaft with tunnels running from the main pipe. The deepest mine runs about 3,500 feet down into the earth. More than 200 tons of rock, gravel and sand need to be blasted, crushed and processed to yield just one carat of gem quality diamonds. Finding diamonds and getting them out of the ground may require the use of jet engines to thaw the frozen ground or to endure the sweltering desert heat. Only about 20% of all rough diamonds are suitable for polishing; the rest are used for industrial purposes. Once the rough is found the diamond's journey begins.
STAGE 2 - ROUGH REACHES THE MARKET
A large proportion of the world's rough supply finds its way to De Beers' Central Selling Organization (CSO). The rough the CSO buys is sorted into more than 5,000 different categories. Once the rough is sorted and priced, it is sold to manufacturers at sights. There are ten sights a year, each lasting a week. The chosen few afforded the chance to purchase at these sights are called sight holders. The balance of the world's rough supply is sold to private buyers, and some through private auctions.
STAGE 3 - MANUFACTURING THE DIAMOND
Regardless of the source, all rough eventually finds its way to the cutting centers. Today, the major cutting centers are Antwerp, Israel, Bombay, Johannesburg, and New York. Upon reaching its destination the rough is carefully examined to decide how it should be cut to yield the greatest value. After the stone's shape and size are determined, taking into consideration the rough's shape, as well as the number and position of its internal inclusions, the stone is marked and usually sawed or cleaved.
The stone then goes through a series of cutters who each have their own specialty. Finally the diamond is polished and ready for sale.
STAGE 4 - THE FINAL JOURNEY
After a diamond is manufactured it needs to be sold. For decades diamond manufacturers have sold their cut diamonds to jewelry manufacturers and diamond wholesalers who in turn, sell to jewelry wholesalers and to retail jewelry stores. Today's technology is changing the diamond pipeline. Diamond manufacturers now have a direct link to the final customer.
By learning the 4C's and buying only certified diamonds it is possible to purchase the same quality diamond for a significantly lower price, over the internet.

Diamond Fluorescence

When we speak of Diamond Fluorescence, we are referring to the diamonds tendency to emit a soft colored glow when subjected to ultraviolet light (such as a "black light").

Before going into the details of fluorescence, here's our overall opinion: the simple existence or absence of fluorescence should not influence your decision to purchase a diamond.

Diamond Fluorescence is a hotly debated topic in the diamond industry, but a 1997 study by the GIA suggests fluorescence makes very little difference to the appearance of the diamond.

In the diamond industry, the existence of fluorescence in a diamond (caused by the natural mineral properties of the diamond), has caused many debates and has, in many instances, influenced the pricing of diamonds.

Natural Light	UV Light
Simulated fluorescence

It is common to find that diamonds with colorless grades (D-E-F) or near colorless grades (G-H-I-J) are lower in price when they exhibit fluorescence and faint yellow grades (K-L-M) are higher in price when exhibiting fluorescence.
The "theory" has been that: 1) fluorescence has a negative impact on colorless diamonds (making them appear cloudy) and 2) a positive impact on faint yellows (blue fluorescence supposedly counter-balancing the yellow color and making the diamond appear whiter).
Given the results of a 1997 GIA study on the effect of ultraviolet fluorescence on a diamond's appearance, we tend to toss the first half of that theory out the window and give slightly less credence to the second half.
The GIA study selected a group of similarly graded diamonds with varying degrees of fluorescence to be observed and commented on by study participants. Participants in the study included: trained diamond graders, trade professionals (e.g., jewelers), and average observers (general jewelry buying public).
Here's a quote from the study:

"For the average observer, meant to represent the jewelry buying public, no systematic effects of fluorescence were detected. Even the experienced observers did not consistently agree on the effects of fluorescence from one stone to the next. "In general, the results revealed that strongly blue fluorescent diamonds were perceived to have a better color appearance when viewed table-up [ed: right-side up, as when placed in a setting] with no discernible trend table-down [ed: upside-down]. Most observers saw no relationship between fluorescence and transparency."

In other words, for the average observer fluorescence made no difference and experienced observers (diamond graders and trade professional) did not agree on the influence of fluorescence. And contrary to previous theories, the experienced/trained observers most consistently determined that diamonds with strong fluorescence were the ones with the best color.
Bottom Line on Fluorescence
Don't let flourescence unduly influence your choice when selecting a diamond.
If industry experts can't agree on the influence of flourescence and constantly split hairs over its effect, we feel it falls into the range of minutiae that simply serves to confound and confuse, rather than inform the diamond buying public.
However, because of industry debate and prejudice (which appears unfounded), you may find colorless or near-colorless diamonds that exhibit fluorescence have slightly lower prices than those that do not. Our opinion? Enjoy the lower price.
Of course, if you are buying diamonds as an investment and intend resale, you'll want to pay attention to how the industry prices diamonds with fluoresence -- independent of whether the price difference is justified.

Classy Pearls for Your Wedding Day

2011-02-20T13:50:00.000-08:00

A pearl is essentially a hard object which has been produced within a soft tissue; it is composed mainly of calcium carbonate in small crystalline form. Natural pearls are created naturally, while cultured pearls are created by man. For years pearls have been admired and loved for their uniqueness and exquisiteness. Their special luster stems from the way in which they reflect, diffract and refract light from all of their translucent layers. One important emotional factor which links pearls with humans is their use as a 'wedding gem': for centuries, pearls have been cherished and used widely as part of the bride's accessories.

Even today there are many who consider a wedding ceremony incomplete without fine jewelry items carrying pearls for the bride. Fashion jewelry with pearls gives the woman an elegant style and sophisticated glow on the most important day of her life. Pearls are believed to ensure marital bliss and to signify purity on that special occasion.

If you are choosing pearls for your special day, it is important that you inspect them properly before purchasing them. If you are on a budget, you will be happy to know that pearls can be purchased for a wide range of prices. Today, natural pearls are considered very rare and expensive. Cultured pearls, on the other hand, are the most popular and affordable pearls on the market. Cultured pearls include South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls and freshwater pearls, the latter being the least expensive.

On your pearl shopping expedition, there are a few things that need to be borne in mind. First, their color: pearls can be white, cream, pink or golden. The most valuable pearls are soft in hue and very radiant. You can always evaluate whether the name behind the brand is a trustworthy one. There are many renowned fashion jewelry suppliers who deal with very good quality jewelry items, and you can easily check out their items on the internet.

Second, the size of the pearl must be considered: the bigger the pearl, the more costly it is. Brides generally seek fine jewelry items with big pearls, as these give a striking appearance and go well with the classy wedding gown.

The third factor to consider is luster. We all know that a gem's fame relies on its graceful luster which reflects the light and gives a soft but stylish look. An affordable pearl comes with a duller appearance while an expensive one is brighter.

Fourth, you can take note of the pearl's shape: pearls of very high quality are round in shape and have minimal imperfections on their surface. In fact, good quality pearls are known by their smooth surface texture. You can use your finger to feel for any surface abrasions. Though the better quality pearls are extremely classy and attractive, they are also quite costly.

However, expensive natural pearls are not the only options available. You can go for fashion jewelry items with cultured freshwater pearls which are quite inexpensive but will nevertheless complement your wedding gown in a wonderful way. On the other hand, if price is no object, you are better off going for the expensive pearls. Whatever you choose for your special day, do ensure that you purchase it from a reliable jewelry manufacturer. The name behind the brand matters a great deal when it is your big day and you want to put forth your best appearance in front of your family and friends.

Silver jewelry store - the first visit

2011-02-20T05:04:00.001-08:00

I think that one of the most thrilling era in any girl's life is her first time she enters a silver jewelry store. Then again, I think that lots of women never grow out of that feeling of excitement either ! There exists something magical about observingat all of the radiants pieces glittering in the silver jewelry store front glass, even if you cannot come with the money to purchase everything that you see.

My youngest daughter's expression lit up when she saw all of the attractive children's items on the first that I took her to a silver jewelry store. When we entered she felt like a princess testing on all of the bracelets and necklaces with attractive designs and the silver jewelry store personnels seemed to like watching her almost as much. When we left the silver jewelry store with her new bracelet carefully covered up she was staying close onto the paper bag as if it was the most precious thing in the world. She still has that bracelet even now, although it has long time ago gotten too tiny for her to put on, and it reminds me of that original trip we took to the silver jewelry store together although since than we have been there more times .

Certainly, a silver jewelry store may too be an extremely romantic place. Does it sound strange ? Well, think about it. How many couples go to a silver jewelry store the same time to select their wedding rings ? I know how electrifying it felt when my fianc� and I went to decide upon our wedding rings and at last found a silver jewelry store that had the perfect ones in their window. When we went inside we both had a feeling that this will signify the beginning of our new life together and the silver jewelry store took an significant part in that.

I assume it does not matter what you purchase in a silver jewelry store they always seem to have an atmosphere of something special about them. It might be the fact that there are a lot of expensive items around , and everything is shining with that newly cleaned appearance that only silver jewelry store employees seem to be able to achieve!

Sometimes it is easy to feel a little not dressed properly , specially when you enter some of the more exclusive types of silver jewelry store . Those that you have to ring a bell to be let into, but I like them all the same. I must disclose that I am not wearing jewelry often but I do like to have some jewelry around for special occasions , and often browse around at the local silver jewelry store when I need some moral boost . It might look ridiculous but maybe you should try it too because all that brilliance surrounding me for sure seems to boost my moral.

FIVE MOUNTAIN ARTS EXPRESSION TLATAH

2011-02-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

Dayakan4 Dayak tribe is indigenous tribes of Borneo Island. So for Sampeyan outside the five mountains, Merapi, Merbabu, Telomoyo, Cleft, and Menoreh could be going wrong idea when they hear the word empower. Dayakan actually is one of the original art form Magelang.

The term empower first time I heard after graduating elementary school around the end of the 80s. Is Mas Tri, youth from around Blondho Brajan Hamlet who introduced me to empower the arts. Mas Tri own including early generation empower community members in the village. At that time I became acquainted with him when he was ngayahi septitenk project behind the house.

Dayakan actually a term for a group of wong reasons, namely inland tribes who are not familiar with the outside world. This term is misleading indeed referring to the Dayak tribe of Borneo. However, when viewed in passing from the costumes worn by this art exhibit, more similar to the Indians, indigenous peoples in the Americas.

Dayakan3Kemiripan use of fur clothing accessories-buluan in perhaps what makes this kind of art referred to as empowering, because it is often the Dayak people also use eagle feathers or bird Adjutant for the jewelry itself. Or perhaps the knowledge of the villagers about the names of the tribes in the new world to know the extent of Dayak tribe as a tribe outside of Java. Or it could be because the pronunciation of empowering more pleasant to hear than the word indianan, or indiaan. Or even perhaps a sense of fanaticism and melu handarbeni, as well as a sense of cultural tolerance as fellow sons and daughters of landless Indonesian water. Ahh did not clearly empower the historical ontology.

Dayakan can be expected is the development of cobra art students. Judging from the similarity ubo Rambe main gamelan is used, such as drum / drum, and bende appear once the similarities. Judging from the counterpoint that there are similarities dinyanyikanpun where many themed songs played mission, in addition to national songs, mocopatan, and mix the modern sari.

It's just that indeed there are some modifications in terms of formations and marching procedure that is more dynamic and without a rigid grip like the cobra. Additions such as organ accompanist, siter or lute empower more and add dynamic art. But one that certainly can be seen by naked eye, so the difference was that costume.

Dayakan Not only that, when even this has developed a variant of the art of empowering, like a mask name ireng, grasakan and empower others. To mask ireng did not differ from classical empowering, it's just the art of face makeup, and costumes more ngejreng. They sometimes wear a crown of faux fur. As for empowering grasakan more a new creation by utilizing plants around the costume, such as leaf Breadnut, and ferns. So arguably more natural, and natural. The similarity of all variants empower the imposition klinthing all over the feet of the dancers. This he said can not be bargained.

Today not only empower the arts flourished in the area Blondho and Paremono as pioneer areas only. You could say almost in every corner of the district which are spread throughout a community empower Magelang regency. Call it Borobudur, Pakis, or Ngablak, even Shamans are some districts that have many associations. The point is wider arts community who feel handarbeni this one.

In addition ditanggap for celebration events such as weddings, or circumcision, the art of empowering often staged for event celebrations such as Merti village, seven teens, carnival, until the tide mustoko mosque. Hopefully in the future more ngrembaka art can empower and develop, and could become an icon for the District of Magelang, or even able to reach the sky become one of the nation even the world's cultural heritage

Borobudur Buddhist Temple

2011-02-13T23:21:00.000-08:00

Borobudur Borobudur Name Location: Magelang regency, Central Java, Indonesia Country Wide 2.500m ² Source: Kompas, UNESCO
Borobudur is the name of a Buddhist temple located at Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java. The location of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Hyderabad and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. This temple was founded by the Buddhists of the Mahayana sangha in the range of 800s AD in the reign of dynasty dynasty, such as building terraces, steps (there are 10 levels) and no roof. Material of this temple is one hundred percent of ancient stone.
The name Borobudur
During this time many polemic about the origins of naming this temple. Some argue that the name is probably derived from the Sanskrit word Sambharabhudhara, which means "mountain" (bhudara) where the slopes are located terraces. There is another argument that the name is derived from two words "Bhara" and "bedhuhur". Bhara word reputedly comes from the monastery, while there are also other explanations where the coal comes from Sanskrit which means temple or monastery complex and bedhuhur meaning is "high", or to remind the Balinese language means "above" being in the Java language, known the word "vertex" which most likely originated from the same word with "dhuhur". So the point is a monastery or temple complex located on high ground.
Historian J.G. de Casparis in his dissertation for a doctorate in 1950 argued that Borobudur is a place of worship. Based on the inscriptions Karangtengah and Kahulunan, Casparis estimates, the founder of the Borobudur was named king of the dynasty dynasty around 824 AD Samaratungga The giant new building could be completed at the time of her daughter, Queen Pramudawardhani. Borobudur Development estimated take half a century.

Borobudur Structure
Candi Borobudur BorobudurCandi punden shaped terraces, which consists of six levels of a square, three levels of a circular and a main stupa as a peak. Also scattered in all levels-the levels some of the stupa.
Based on the writings contained in the "foot" was closed to the Borobudur temple in the form of letters from the ancient Javanese Pallawa letter, then it can be expected in the founding of the temple, namely in the year 850 AD, the island of Java at the time controlled by the family of the kings Sailendra between 832-900 years. So age was more than 1,000 tahun.Candi it consists of 2 million lump of stone, partly the walls in the form of relief which tells the Mahayana teachings. Temple edges have size 123 meters, is high including the top of the stupa that no longer exists because it was struck by lightning 42 m. The current height 31.5 m. At the bottom was shaped stupa Borobudur, the Buddhist shrine in its original form is a dome (half sphere) which stands on pedestal base and given an umbrella on it. The temple that has 9 levels, namely: 6 levels below,: "each side rather prominent tortuous, giving the impression multangular. 3 levels above it:''circular. And most of the so-called level-10 is large stupa diametrnya size 9.90 m, height 7 m.
Borobudur has no spaces that formerly used as a place of worship like other temples. That there are long hallways which is a narrow road, both edges are limited by the walls of the temple, around the temples level by level.
From one other level in the four corners there are entrance gate to another level via the stairs. In the halls of the Buddhist is expected to perform ceremonial walk around the temple to the right. The ceremony was called pradaksima

Level-10 Dutch historian Dr. J.G. Casparis in a doctoral dissertation for a degree in the year. 1950 suggested that Borobudur storied 10 illustrates clearly visible philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism called "Dasabodhisatwabhumi".
Philosophy was taught, that every person who wants to reach the level position as a Buddhist Bodhisattva must exceed 10 degrees. If it has exceeded 10 levels, then the man will reach perfection and become a Buddha.
Please note, that according to Mahaya Buddhism, Gautama Buddha diamping we know in history, there are also figures of Buddha etc., each according to his era, both in times past and in the days to come. Buddha in the future is now still be in nirvana and still storied Buddhist bodhisattva is a candidate in the future.
Dr. J. G. Casparis argues that Borobudur is actually a place of worship of ancestors of the kings Sailendra, for ancestors attain Awakening.
Ten levels of Borobudur was also symbolizes, that the ancestors of the king who built Borobudur Sailendra it amounted to 10 people. Based on many Karangtengah inscription 824 AD and 824 AD many inscriptions Kahulunan Dr. J.G. Casparis argued that the founder of the Borobudur is king named Samaratungga dynasty, circa 824. This artifact seems to only be resolved by the daughter of Queen Pramodawardhani.
Until now there is no agreement between the archaeologists DSi and historians about the historical origins of this temple ..

Depth-Depth of Borobudur
In 1929 Prof. Dr. W.F. Stutterheim has put forward his theory, that Borobudur was essentially a "clone" of the universe which, according to Buddhism consists of three major parts, namely: (1). Kamadhatu, (2). Rupadhatu, and (3). Arupadhatu.
Section "feet" symbolizes Kamadhatu, the world is still dominated by kama or lust (desire) is low, the ordinary human world like our world.
Rupadhatu, namely the world who can liberate themselves from the bonds of lust, but maish bound by the looks and shape, which is a holy man and his world is the "nature of" separating "the unconscious" (Kamadhatu) with the "nature of" (Arupadhatu).
Arupadhatu, which is "above nature" or nirvana, where the Buddha dwells, where absolute freedom is achieved, free from desire and free of bond forms and shapes. Because it was described as part Arupadhatu plain, no air-relief. Buddha statues Dhayani
In part Rupadhatu Dhayani Buddha statue depicted open, ditempatka in a hole in the wall like an open window. But section Arupadhatu statues were placed in the stupa covered with holes as in captivity. From the outside still looks the statues were equivocal.

How placement of such sculpture was apparently intended to describe a form creator oelh vague "between being and not being" as a transition meaning Among Rupadhatu and Arupadhatu. Arupa which means no tangible form or not a new fully reached at the peak and center of the temple was the largest and highest stupa depicted plain (without the holes), so that the statue did not appear therein. Stupas cage sculptures in the lower part Arupadhatu underlined italics, are the holes like a vertical stripes on it. According to the late Professor. Dr. Sucipta Wirjosaputro such holes is a symbol of the disappearance of residual levels of the last passion. The holes are lined sloping (less than the others) illustrate, that at that level there are still remnants of lust, are at levels above the vertical lines describe the passions that have been eroded out, and the liver was already straight. 3 km long relief; statue 505 units. Reliefs on the walls of the Borobudur temple, according to Drs. Moehkardi in essence number is 1460 scenes, are reliefs dekoratief (decoration) is 1212 pieces. Long relief is when connected wholly-grafting can reach 2900 m, so almost 3 km.
Total statue is 505 pieces, consisting of:-Level-1 Rupadhatu to place statues of Buddha Manushi as many as 92 pieces;-Three levels of rest each have 92 Dhyani Buddha statues;-level above it has 64 Dhyani Buddha statues.
Furthermore, there are also level Arupadhatu Dhyani Buddha statues are kept in the stupa, each level of: 32, 24 and 16 of 72.
Finally at the very top of the main stupa, the former there is also a statue of the Adhi Buddha, the tallest Buddha in Buddhism Mahaya. So julah entirely is 3 x 92 pieces of 432 + 64 + 1 = 505 pieces.

Amazing numbers game.
Drs. Moehkardi raised the numbers game in which the Borobudur Temple is very impressive, as follows:
The number of stupas at the Arupadhatu (stupa at the top do not count) are: 32, 24, 26 which has a comparative basis, ie 4:3:2, and everything is divisible by 8.
Height of the stupa at three levels tsb. Is: 1.9 m, 1.8 m, each distinct 10 cm. So is the diameter of these stupas, has the exact same size with height: 1.9 m, 1.8 m, 1.7 m.
Some numbers in Borobudur, when added up the numbers will end up being number 1 again. Suspected that it was made so that could be interpreted: the number 1 symbolizes the Esaan the Adhi Buddha.
Consider the evidence below:
Total levels of Borobudur was 10, the numbers in 10 when added together the result: 1 + 0 = 1. The number of stupas in which there is Arupadhatu statues there: 32 + 24 + 16 + 1 = 73, number 73 when added together the result: 10 and as above 1 + 0 = 10.
The number of the statues at Borobudur total of 505 pieces. When the numbers in it summed, the result is 5 + 0 + 5 = 10 as well as above 1 + 0 = 1. The Adhi Buddha in Buddhism Mahaya not be regarded as a supreme Buddha, but also regarded as the origin of any origin, and also the origin of the sixth Dhyani Buddha, so he referred to as "the Almighty". Thus the beauty of Borobudur as a visible and felt, contains a high philosophy, such as stored in the inner East nations, especially our nation. Discovery Borubudur It had never occurred by the Government of the Netherlands East Indies archipelago that once controlled by Britain would. Governor-General in charge of colonial issues in the East, Lord Minto should delegate authority in this archipelago to the Lieutenant Governor General Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Raffles has a great attention to the eastern culture, so that when in 1814 received a report about the discovery of ruins of the temple is expected, immediately sent HC Cornelius engineer officer for the Earth Segoro. That initial discovery of the buried Borobudur either since when and what causes it. The mystery that until now have not been revealed. Unfortunately, in 1815 the British had to leave and return the land to the Dutch colony. For the Netherlands, the legacy of history is also not less interesting. In 1834 Resident Kedu newly named Hartman served two years of seeking cleanup of Borobudur. Stupa which was top of the temple known to have dropped since Cornelius addressed 20 years earlier .. Over the next 20 years there was no region that is responsible for invention. In 1842 Hartman doing research on the main stupa. In the culture of Buddhism, the stupa was founded to save the relics of Buddha or Buddha relics students who have achieved sanctity. In the language of religion, called saririka dhatu relics, taken from the remaining physical form completed crystal cremation. If not achieve holiness, the remaining material is not crystalline and is not taken. When a crystal is retrieved and placed in the stupa. It is believed that these relics have a sacred vibration that leads to good deeds. At each ceremony Vesak, these relics are also carried in procession from the Mendut to Borobudur to be placed on the main altar in the western courtyard. Relic that should be in the main stupa of Borobudur till now not known who took and where stored. Thus, Borobudur was discovered in 1814 began to be handled under the command Hartman, among others, to bring the photographer, in 1845 named Schaefer, but the results are not satisfactory. That's why in 1849 the decision was made to draw only the building of Borobudur. Where the task entrusted to the berhasilkan Wilsen FC 476 images completed within 4 years. There was another who was commissioned to create a description of Borobudur that is still a guessing, namely Brumund. Results and Brumund Wilson submitted by the Government of the Netherlands East Indies to the new Leemans in 1853 made it in 1873. During the cultivation picture guessing that, by Hartman Borobudur be a place of recreation. At its peak set the building to see the beauty of nature while drinking tea. Cleanup continues rocks, pasted-paste from a supposedly random only. Boon to the King of Borobudur cleared from day to day, until the more interesting. It's fantastic for the Dutch authorities enjoy a great view over the ancient building such a big. In 1896, King of Thai, Chulalongkorn come to the Netherlands East Indies. As Buddhists certainly will not miss to watch the building of the stupa is touted by officials of the colonial government. Somehow her story is, the Dutch government offers the King to bring part of the stones of Borobudur. According to records not less than 8 carts through the Port of Tanjung Emas Semarang. Among those transported to the State of the white elephant is there are 30 plates wall reliefs of temples, Buddha statues, 5, 2 lions and 1 shower makara. When we are in the palace of King Bhumibol Adulyagej we can see the stones of Borobudur well maintained up to now. As a country which largely adopted Buddhism, the people expressed reverence before the statue of Buddha from Borobudur as a symbol of the greatness of his Master. So, long before the stones of Borobudur was placed as it should, part of the rocks that are in the palace Dynasti Cakri been treated well, because the royal family there to understand the symbols contained in a small part relic religion. Restoration In 1882 no proposal to dismantle all the stones of Borobudur to be placed in a museum. This proposal is not approved, even encouraged efforts to rebuild until shaped temple ruins. Another impetus for the more open the veil of mystery dalah discovery of one more floor below the first floor of the temple by Vzerman in 1885. In 1900 formed a special committee of planning restoration of Borobudur temple. After working for two years, the committee concluded that three things need to be considered in the restoration are: First: immediately sought combating of urgent danger of collapse that has been strengthened by the corners of the building, re-establish the sloping walls on the first level, improve the gate- arch, niche and stupas, including the main stupa. Second: to perpetuate the situation that has been repaired by means of holding the strict and proper supervision, improve drainage by way of improving the floors and hallways. Third: displays temple is clean and intact by removing all the loose rocks to be installed again and get rid of all the additional buildings. In 1905 the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands out decision, which approved the proposal of the Committee with the provision of funds amounting to 48,800 guilders to appoint engineers Engineers T.van Erp. Renovation began in August 1907 which was completed in 1911. Thus, Borobudur beauty can be enjoyed in full. After the proclamation of independence, in 1948 the Government of Indonesia that is still in settlement countries considering the damage to Borobudur which has been known since 1929 to bring in two experts from India's ancient. Unfortunately there is no continuation of this business. In 1955 the government of Indonesia requested assistance to Unesco to save the various temples in Java, Borobudur is no exception. More steady effort began only in 1960 that stalled because of the rebellion G.30.S/PKI when the nation and the country facing communist concentrate.

Seriously new temple restoration done on the New Order era, through Presidential Decree No.217 of 1968 dated July 4, 1968 established the National Committee in charge of raising funds and implementing the restoration. The following year the President dissolved the Committee and charged the task of restoration to the Minister of Transportation.
1973 inaugurated the beginning of the restoration that was completed on February 23, 1983. This rescue effort is the most stable in the history of Borobudur care. Trilogy When Borobudur was established with certainty yet found data. Of the many Karangtengah Inscription Inscription 824 M and 842 Sri Kahulungan many mentions that there are three temples dedicated to glorifying the greatness of Buddha, namely Mendut, Pawon and Borobudur.

The building in question is Mendut founded by Pramudyawardani, Pawon which was founded by by Indra and Borobudur which was founded by the king of the dynasty named Samaratungga Dynasti. No definite chronological sequence of the third built this temple, but all three have an attachment of one another.

Of existing reliefs, Temple Mendhut established to commemorate Buddha's first sermon. On the wall was clearly offered an alternative that may be selected by the followers of the Buddha, that life as a monk renounce the world (hermit) or living in the mundane for the welfare of others showing prosperity to the nation. Buddha taught the election referred to with a definite and clear consequences. To learn more about life through the achievement of Nibbana (Nirvana), then at Borobudur described in detail, from the lustful life, through birth after birth in both the nature of animals, nature, god or human nature until eventually there is no birth again called Nibbana .
But to find a deeper meaning contained in the wall of Borobudur, our minds should be ripened at Pawon first. Thus the meaning of the Buddhist pilgrimage trip to Borobudur. From Mendhut, stop in Pawon to Borobudur, rather than vice versa from the grandest to the initial search for dharma. This can also be illustrated our lives, first look for a handle of life, choosing among the alternatives available and then through a full pendadaran quiet and concern to achieve greatness. All three lie in a straight line from east to west. Relief Borobudur All relief panels in Borobudur temple walls, the orientation starts from the East Gate. On the first floor, immediately turning left to walk in a clockwise direction is called "Circumambulating". As the first reliefs depicted when the bodhisatta (Bodhisattva) was in Nirvana Tusita, guided by deva when to be born as human beings. It was only in the walls of the 13 depicted as Queen Maya dreamed that an elephant into the womb as a harbinger of the crown prince will give birth at an advanced age. Surrounding the wall first until the end of the East Gate again depicted as the Buddha expounded the dhamma (dharma) for the first time in front of five people in the Garden Isipatana hermit. The story is called Lilitavistatara life. Reading the relief of the second floor to the fourth floor in the third depiction Circumambulating can be witnessed the rebirth bodhisatta before his birth as a human who teakhir Siddhattha (Siddhartha). The set depicts the story is that when life as rabbits, elephants, humans and even gods. This story is taken from the fifth book of the Sutta Pitaka, part of Khudaka Nikaya called Jataka. Jataka stories of this well-liked by children are Buddhists, and making it believe that there is rebirth before achieving Nirvana. Starting the fifth to the seventh floor walls are not berelief. If the previous four square floor, three floors with no relief, called Arupa-Datu circular. Ninth part is the main stupa. There's more one-story basement (underground), which only opened slightly, called Kama-Datu, describe memenuhan lust. Four floors berrelief by historians called Rupa-Datu. That is why Borobudur is also called "sacred building ten levels." Borobudur ten-story clearly illustrates the philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism Sangha. Philosophy that teaches that every person / creature who devote themselves to humanity and others earned the nickname of the Bodhisattva, who took the 10th stage. If it has exceeded all levels, humans will reach perfection (moksa).
Kamadhatu symbolizes the foot of Borobudur, the world is still dominated by kama or "low desire". This section is mostly covered by a pile of stone that allegedly made to strengthen the construction of the temple. Only a small portion is opened so people can see the relief of this section. Four floors with wall berelief on it by the experts called Rupadhatu. The floor is rectangular. Rupadhatu is part of the world who can break free from lust, but is still bound by the form and shape. In essence, the world for people who entered the natural between the bottom and the nature of nature. In part this Rupadhatu Buddha statue depicted openly. The statue was placed in a wall niche that resembles a window. Starting the fifth to the seventh floor walls are not berelief called Arupadhatu. The floor was a circle. Aruphadatu, nature of, or nirvana, where Buddha is residing. Absolute freedom has been achieved that is free from desires and bond forms and shapes. Therefore, the described Aruphadatu plain, not berelief. Buddha statues are placed in the stupa is covered with holes as in captivity. From the outside still looks the statues were equivocal. Stupas in Borobudur.Strata Arupa (which means no tangible form or not) describe the lack of form at the top of the temple's largest and highest form of the stupa. Stupa described plain without the holes. In the highest stupa believed in it there is a statue Adibuddha suspected of a statue that looks damaged and obsolete. No obvious news later this statue, there are placed outside the temple because it says "object failed", placed in the museum that the museum is not clear, some say taken abroad (Dutch?) Because some (five) Buddha statue along with 30 stone with reliefs, two stone lions, some kala-shaped stone, stairs and gates are sent to the King of Thailand, Chulalongkorn who visited the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) in 1896 as a gift from the Dutch at the time. Borobudur has no worship spaces like other temples. That there are long hallways are narrow merupakanjalan. The hallways surrounding the walled temple level by level. In the halls of this is expected to conduct Buddhist ceremonies walk around the temple to the right. Borobudur structure when viewed from above form a mandala structure. Relief At every level carved reliefs on temple walls. These reliefs read according to the clockwise or called mapradakṣiṇa in Old Javanese language derived from Sanskrit meaning is daksina east. These reliefs variety of story content, among others, there are reliefs of the Hindu epic Ramayana. There are also reliefs Jataka stories. Stages of development Borobudur Borobudur The first phase of construction period is not known for sure (estimated between 750 and 850 M). Initially built-storey apartment layout. It seems designed as a pyramid with staircase. but later changed. As there is evidence of a dismantled apartment layout. The second phase Borobudur foundation widened, plus two square steps and one step directly circle given huge main stupa. The third stage is Terrace of the circle with a large main stupa dismantled and removed and replaced by three railroad circles. Stupas are built on top of these steps with a large stupa in the middle. The fourth stage is relief of minor changes such as making changes to the stairs and arches above the door.
The discovery and restoration of Borobudur chronicle
1814 - Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Governor General of the United Kingdom in Java, heard of the discovery of archaeological objects in the village of Borobudur. Raffles ordered H.C. Cornelius to investigate the discovery site, a hill covered with shrubs.
1873 - The first monograph on the temple issue.
1900 - Dutch East Indies government established a committee of refurbishment and maintenance of the temple of Borobudur.
1907 - Theodoor van Erp led the restoration until 1911.
1926 - Borobudur restored again, but stopped in 1940 due to malaise and the crisis of World War II.
1956 - Indonesian government requested the assistance of UNESCO. Prof. Dr. C. Coremans came to Indonesia from Belgium to investigate the causes of damage to Borobudur.
1963 - Indonesian government issued a decree to restore Borobudur, but the mess after the events of the G-30-S.

1971 - Indonesian government established body that is chaired Prof.Ir.Roosseno restoration of Borobudur.
1972 - International Consultative Committee was formed with the involvement of various countries and Roosseno as its chairman. Committee sponsored by UNESCO to provide 5 million U.S. dollars from 7750 million dollar refurbishment costs the United States. The rest is borne Indonesia.
August 10, 1973 - President Soeharto inaugurated the commencement of the restoration of Borobudur; restoration was completed in 1984
January 21, 1985 - bomb attack that destroyed several stupas at Borobudur temple which was immediately repaired. 1991 - Borobudur designated as World Heritage by UNESCO. 3. Laminate parquet

NIAS RATE

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Clothing, jewelry and weapons in Nias and given a very wide range of colors and decoration (carving) in variety as well. In a traditional ceremony or ceremonial grandeur, clothing and jewelry, golden or yellowish very popular addition to a combination of some other colors like black, red and white. Yellow color combined with rectangular pattern (Ni'obakola) and cotton flower pattern (Ni'obowo gafasi) is often used by the nobles to describe the triumph of power, wealth, prosperity and greatness. The red color combined with triangle pattern (Ni'ohulayo / ni'ogöna) is often worn by soldiers to describe the blood, guts and capabilities of the soldiers. The black color is often worn by the peasant people describe the situation of grief, endurance and alertness. The color white is often worn by ancient religious leaders (ERE) described chastity, purity and peace.

TRADITIONAL HOUSE NIAS

Custom house Nias Nias Selatan temporary oval box. Equally from both, in addition to house-shaped stage is usually constructed adjacent house. Lined, almost attached. Now the limit is just a ladder. Perhaps, this pattern is very important in battle. So the barrier between the house door opened, so that the enemy does not know where the target run. Because one end-to-back continued.

Jump STONE NIAS

Jump Nias Stone is one of the cultural heritage of ancestors passed down through generations until nias society today, where in the era of tribal ancestors fought one with another tribe, but to enter the area the enemy is not always easy especially for beat., because in some areas enemy, has a very strong camp defense among several points of sharp bamboo which is a
fortress, but the dexterity of our ancestors train yourself through a rock jump with passion and confident
so that the enemy fortifications can be passed with a very high jump, eventually became an enemy fortress fell and after that the enemy in defeat ...

NIAS RATE
Origins Nias
According to the people of Nias, one of the mythical origin of Nias tribe comes from a tree of life called "Tora Sigaru` a 'which is located in a place called "Tetehöli Ana'a". According to the myth of the above said first human arrival to the island of Nias began in the era of King Sirao who has the Son has sent 9 people out of Tetehöli Ana'a since gaining Sirao Throne. To 9 Son that is what is considered to be the first people to set foot on the island of Nias.

Food and Beverage typical Nias
Food:

     * Bawi Ni'unagö (pork meat that is dried by evaporation)
     * Gowi Nihandro / Gowi Nitutu (Ubi mashed)
     * Harinake
     * Godo-Godo
     * Dedek pig
     * köfö-köfö (fish meat were destroyed, formed round and dried / dried / smoked)
     * Niowuru

Drinks:

     * Tuo Nifarö
     * Badu-Badu

Culture Nias:

     * Skip Stone
     * Dance War
     * Maena
     * Dance Moyo
     * Dance Mogaele

History of Silver and Gold Jewelry in Bali

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The art of metal work arrived in Indonesia in the Bronze Age from Southern Chinese and Southeast Asian areas. Bronze drums, dated from as early as the fifth century BC, have been found throughout the archipelago, and some of them are believed to have been cast in Bali. Indeed, the most famous of these drums, the massive Moon of Pejeng, still rests in Bali on a temple pavilion in the village of Pejeng. The drums were cast in the lost wax style and in stone molds. Beads of glass, carnelian, shell, silver, gold and other metals have been found in Bronze age sites as well. The earliest metal jewelry was primarily copper with some gold, silver and "suwasa", which is one part gold and two parts copper. Metal age graves reveal gold necklaces, hairpins, beads and rings. Initially, raw gold made its way to Indonesia from China and India but eventually gold was found in Sumatra, which became famous for its jewelry and dagger hilts.
By the time of the birth of Christ, the people of Sumatra and Java were practicing rice cultivation with irrigation and the use of the buffalo-drawn plow. The accumulation of wealth which ensued encouraged the refinement of many art forms, including jewelry. By AD 1,000 gold and silverwork in Java had reached a level of artistry as high as that of the bronze caster. The abundance of gold was documented by a Chinese trader who reported in 1225 that Javanese criminals, except for thieves and murderers, were not imprisoned or subjected to corporal punishment but fined in gold.
The Majapahit Empire of Java began colonizing Bali in the 14th century. (The Majapahit imposed a caste system on Bali with themselves on top and the original inhabitants of the island on the bottom.) By the beginning of the 16th century Bali became a sanctuary for Hindus forced out of an increasingly Islamicized Java. As the Majapahit Empire crumbled, there was a huge influx into Bali of Javanese noblemen and craftsmen and Bali became one of the main centers of precious metal craft.
The facility where we produce our Bali sterling silver beads is located in Bali, in the outskirts of a village called Celuk. Celuk has a tradition of metal work that stretches back many generations. Its craftsmen catered to aristocrats in the nearby court town of Gianyar and the noble houses of Sukawati and Ubud. Historically, the Royal Courts of Bali were avid patrons of the arts, which they used as expressions of their sacred and temporal power. The Dutch sea captain Arnoudt Lintgens, who visited the court kingdom of Gelgel in east Bali in 1597, was impressed by the lavish display of exquisitely fashioned gold ornaments including parasol fittings, lances and daggers.
Although most smiths come from the lowest 'sudra' caste, Balinese metal smiths have always been held in awe. The word 'pandai' means both 'smith' and 'clever'. A group of smiths from Singaraja, in the North part of the Island, trace their line back before the immigration of the Majapahit Javanese. Another clan of smiths consider themselves direct descendants of Brahma, the fiery Hindu God. The symbolic importance of precious metals in Hindu cosmology is reflected in the belief that the triple peaks of Mt. Meru, the abode of the Gods and the center of the world, are made of gold, silver and iron.
The Balinese have several traditions concerning the origin of goldsmiths. Ancient Hindu lontars (books of inscriptions written on leaves of the lontar palm) tell of the mythical history of the arts. In one, the gods are sent to Earth to teach men civil behavior. The god Mahadewa trained the goldsmiths and silversmiths while Sang Citra gave them specific instruction in jewelry making. Smiths who worked with precious metals were called, "pande mas," goldsmiths, from then on. In another inscription, a Brahmin from Majapahit named Empu Sari first taught the Balinese to work gold. Yet another calls the first goldsmith Sang Mangkukuwan, eldest son of Vishnu.
Balinese smiths still produce beautiful gold ornaments for domestic use but the majority of production is silver work for the export market. International demand has grown so rapidly that new centers of production have sprung up in Denpasar and Kuta. In recent years, Celuk has absorbed young people from diverse backgrounds who train and work side by side with others whose families have been working with precious metals for hundreds of years.
There has also been a significant influx of silver and goldsmiths from the island of Java. Modern Javanese silversmiths specialize in fine filigree work and 'plin', a style of shiny flat surfaces and clean, streamlined joints. In contrast, Balinese smiths specialize in granulation, in which minute spheres of silver are arranged in beautiful geometric patterns. Many designers today want motifs that combine the Javanese and Balinese traditions. To accommodate them requires cooperation and cross training.
The earliest Balinese silver jewelry designs were copies of traditional gold jewelry. The Balinese use beautiful repousee silver bowls and implements for their temple offerings but for jewelry they prefer gold, and would rather go without than wear silver. As a result, silver jewelry developed only recently and has always been an export product. As the market for silver grew, there was pressure to diversify and motifs from many cultures were quickly diffused through the community of smiths. The use by artisans of multicultural motifs is an ancient practice. Gold jewelry found from early Egypt, Greece, Phoenicia, Persia and later Rome, all display motifs borrowed from one another. The migration of skilled craftsmen, especially goldsmiths, from dying to emerging civilizations is also an age old trend.
While in the ancient world migration and Phoenician traders were responsible for slowly diffusing ideas, the process has become almost instantaneous with the advent of television, airplanes and fax machines. Today, buyers come to Bali from all over the world. Designers flock to the island as well. They are drawn by the sympathetic environment as much as by the skill of the craftsmen. Bali seems to nurture creativity. It is a setting in which the seeds of one's imagination germinate with the same careless abandon as those of the lush vegetation. Many of the cottage industries produce work for foreign designers but the creative process is almost always a collaboration in which the influence of the Balinese craftsmen is readily apparent in the finished product.

Beautiful Bali Jewelry - What Makes Bali Jewelry Unique?

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Bali is a small island located in Indonesia. It has traditionally been home to jewelers and master artisans that work with silver, and create detailed and very unique and beautiful pieces of jewelry.
Bali jewelers use traditional methods to produce their unique style of silverwork. The traditions have been handed down from the Southern Chinese and Southeast Asian artisans, and many of the patterns and motifs used today have similar designs. Many families in Bali can trace their silversmith and jeweler roots back to the Majapahit Empire and the invasion of the Javanese in the 16th century. In Bali, metal smiths are known as Pandai, a term that means both smith and clever. In legends in the area, the first goldsmith clans were taught their craft by the gods that were sent to earth to teach humankind civil behavior.
Most jewelry in Bali, while originally gold, is now silver. The silver market is more popular worldwide, and the booming demand for exports dictates the production. There are both Balinese and Javanese traditions seen in what is known as Bali jewelry. Balinese silversmiths tend to use small spheres of silver arranged in intricate patterns on a silver background. This technique is called granulation, and provides a sharp contract between the darker background of the natural silver and the highly polished spheres of silver. Javanese silversmiths use fine filigree work on smooth, polished silver background. Most of the Bali jewelry on the market today is a combination of these two traditions.
Bali jewelry is unique is its combinations of silver with other metals and gemstones, in a fashion that is distinctive. The dark background of the unpolished silver serves to frame the patterns of the polished silver and highlight the gems and other metals used. Recently more woven-type silver and gold jewelry is being produced in Bali, and this has become very popular as an export.
Popularity
Bali jewelry continues to be much sought after and very much in demand. It is important to note that many collectors can identify which silversmith clan produced the particular piece of jewelry simply because of the pattern of granulation that is used on the piece. The patterns are intricate and eye catching, and often incorporate other metals such as gold as well as gems.
In addition to rings, bracelets and pendants, Bali also produces beautiful and unique silver beads. These beads are extremely detailed and intricate, and are used for both commercial jewelry making and home hobby jewelry making.

The internet has increased the popularity of Bali jewelry with more people being able to access sites that sell the product. The high quality craftsmanship and uniqueness of the pieces give consumers a wide choice of items.

The Tradition of Jewelry in Bali

2011-02-09T03:14:00.000-08:00

If you enjoy beautiful and intricate designs in silver jewelry you are likely to already be familiar with the famous jewelers of the island of Bali. The Indonesian culture has long been revered for their ability to work with silver to create unique and beautiful pieces of jewelry that have both traditional Asian and Indian influences but are also on the forefront of creating new jewelry trends. Interestingly enough gold jewelry was originally the biggest export of the country, but this has changed over the last 20 years to reflect the increasing demand for high quality silver jewelry.
The history of silver work within the area begins in the Bronze Age with the local artisans trained in working silver and other metals by jewelers from China and Southeast Asia. Since both gold and silver were and are mined in Indonesia, the artisans had lots of raw materials to work with both in the form of the two metals but also in pearls, gems and jewels as well as other naturally occurring items such as bone, shell and beautiful polished rock. In fact by the end of the 1300s Bali was the central area for silver work and jewelry making in Indonesia and was a true hotspot of trading activity in the East.
The main area of silver work is the town of Celuk, which is located on the southern part of the island. There are other artisans spread out over the island, however the major concentration is in the area of Celuk. The skills and training has always been passed down through families on the island with great pride in the quality, uniqueness and beauty of the pieces produced by the family. Some of these families can trace their lineage and their craft back to the first silversmiths in the area, even though local legend indicates that the skill of working silver was actually taught to the families by the gods. There are different patterns and designs used by some of the silversmith families and those that are very familiar with the silver jewelry produced in Bali can identify which artisans created different pieces just by the style and patterns used.
One of the most common methods used to produce the distinct jewelry from the island is know as granulation. A solid natural silver piece is decorated using small granules of silver to form the pattern. This takes a tremendous amount of precision to work with these tiny spheres to place and fix them in the pattern. Since the silver is left natural and not plated or treated, the background between the spheres becomes black, providing a sharp relief to the pattern and really making it pop from the base. Often, especially in the more modern pieces, gems and other metals are used in the design and may play more of a center role in the pattern than would have been found on very early traditional Balinese jewelry.

Another form of decoration used in Bali is actually more from the area of Java, but is still widely used in Bali. This style produces very fine and intricate filigree patterns that are attached to polished silver, resulting in amazingly detailed pieces. Jewels and other metals can also be used in this style, as can a combination of granulation and filigree work. Recently a style of silver jewelry that looks like woven or basket weave patterns on necklaces, bracelets and even earrings has become popular in the exported silver items from the island.

Batik - An Identity of Indonesia

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Indonesia is a multicultural country which consists of thousand islands and tribes. The differences of demography and geography cause cultural differences, including the outfits worn by each tribe. Batik is one of the outfits that are quite popular, and its popularity has been known worldwide.

If you watch TV and see the President of Indonesia talking in public or in international conferences, you may see him wearing such an ethnic shirt with unique motifs. That is what so called batik, the national clothes of Indonesia citizens.
In some occasions, Indonesian may wear their traditional outfits, such as kebaya, baju kurung, ulos, etc. But when they come to national events, batik talks much. This outfit is a symbol of unity. It is a uniform which is considered as a must. This is a way to show how proud they are to be Indonesia citizens.
Indonesian Batik has been claimed as Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity for all the techniques, technology, motif development, and the cultural values needed to make a piece of it. It is because the process includes two factors: coloring techniques and the choice of the motifs. This step is not easy since every motif should have a characteristic.
Indonesian believe that the existence of Batik started in Majapahit era, and increasingly popular in the end of 18th century or he beginning of 19th century. Batik was actually purely handmade, but later on, as the technology has developed, it is mostly printed. What supports this change the most is the amount of orders. The handmade ones do need long time of painting, but the printed ones need shorter time.
Years ago, batik was only worn in formal occasions. At that time, Indonesian tend to choose batik instead of tuxedo or other formal outfits. But today, batik is even worn by students and employees as their uniform in certain days, such as every Friday.

In some families, Batik is even considered as a tradition. It makes them have their own motifs which are different from other families. It is like their identity, since the motifs can even show their economical status. Until now, the traditional motifs are still used by the family of Yogyakarta and Surakarta residence. Batik is probably the most unique outfit you have ever known. Where else you can find that brands do not talk much, but motifs do?

8 Steps On How To Make Batik

Are you interested to make your own batik? Or you want to learn to create this beautiful art. Or perhaps you are just looking for the tutorial on how to making batik. In this article you find what you want.
Tools for making batik:
Some of the tools here are in Indonesian term but I'm sure you will understand.
1. Mori fabric (can be made from silk, cotton, or a mixture of polyester fabric)
2. Pencil
3. Canting (this is for creating design using wax)
4. Gawangan (this is the place to hang fabric when you are creating design)
5. Liquid wax
6. Small pan
7. Small stove (to heat the wax)
8. Solvent dyes
Here we go, we are all set to making batik.
1. First on how to making batik, we make the initial pattern or design by using pencil. In Indonesian this pattern in this step is called "molani". For the expert batik makers, they are able to create their own motif. But for beginners, it is advisable to follow the common motifs that are available.
2. After you finished creating molani, the next step is painting with molten wax by using canting by following the pattern that had been made before.
3. Cover the parts that will remain colorless by using wax. Use canting on detailed sections and use the brush on the large areas.
4. The fourth step is the coloring process by dipping the fabric into certain solvent dyes.
5. Drying the fabric that has been dipped.
6. If you want to have several colors, then the step number 3, 4, and 5 should be repeated several times depending on how many colors you want.
7. When the color of whole part of fabric has changed, it is time to boil it with hot water. The purpose of this process is to eliminate the wax so that the motive that has been created can be viewed clearly. In Indonesia, this process is called "nglorot".
8. Of course this batik fabric needs to be washed to be clean. This is the last process of making batik. Wash and dry it.
Now you have the first DIY batik. Congratulations!

Introduction of Kebaya As The Best Traditional Costume of Indonesian Females

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Kebaya is a habitual blouse-dress combination for Indonesian females. The kebaya is also recognized in some Asian countries like Malaysia, Burma, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Cambodia. It can be made from sheer material and worn with a sarong or batik kain panjang, or other traditional woven garment such as ikat, songket with a colorful motif.

During the nineteenth century, and prior to the Nationalist movement of the early 20th century, the model of kebaya had enjoyed a period of being worn by Indonesian, Eurasian, and European women alike, with trivial style variations. In this time distinguishing class and category was important and produced variants of the basic set of clothes. Now we may appreciate the modern kebaya ( or in Indonesia called as model kebaya modern) that may be made of silk, velvet and brocade.

There are two main kinds of the Indonesian traditional clothing. The first one is known as baju kebaya and the second one is baju kurung. The baju kebaya may have two highest forms: the semi-transparent straighter cut blouse of the Java or Bali and the more tightly tailored Sunda kebaya. The baju kurung is a loose-fitting, knee-length long-sleeved blouse worn in the additional adherent Muslim areas- including former Kingdom of Johor-Riau (now Malaysia), Sumatra and parts of coastal Java.

The blouse is generally semi-transparent and worn over the torso wrap. The skirt or kain is an unstitched material wrap around three metres long. The name sarong in English is erroneous, but the sarung (Malaysian accent: sarong) is truly stitched together to shape a tube just like a Western costume.

In Indonesia, especially in Java, Bali and Sunda, the kebaya modern is generally batik which can be from natural stamped cotton to elaborately hand - painted batik tulis embroidered silk with gold thread. In several other areas of Indonesia such as Sumatera, Flores, Lemata Timor, and other islands generally use kain ikat or songket. In Sumba, there is a well-known decorated kain with lau hada: shells and beads.

In Bali, the kebaya has more topical history. The Dutch are believed to have enforced the wearing of the Indonesia traditional clothing. At the time Balinese women's breasts were uncovered, excepting for official and ritual occasions, during which a sabuk might be wound tightly around the upper torso, covering the breasts but leaving the shoulders and arms exposed. The girls of Buleleng, the regency of northern Bali, therefore would have been some of the first to adopt the kebaya as their daily clothes.

Wedding Dresses

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The excitement behind the wedding dress phenomenon is something most women undergo. It is the one special day of their life they have been waiting for and as such, when the time is right they go through great measures in order to be able to find wedding dresses that they have always pictured themselves in.
When it comes to choosing between wedding dresses, two things play an important part. One being, the visionary sense you have and what you have always imagined your wedding dress to be and the other being what suits your body type. This of course is the more realistic approach, and being able to combine your thoughts with what's available will certainly ensure that your wedding dress is truly unique. The idea behind selecting a fine wedding dress is that it should make you feel, that this particular design and fit was meant specifically for you, let it be unique in every aspect.
Wedding dresses are available in varied colors, patterns and lengths. What you select is certainly a matter of personal opinion. One thing you should be attentive towards when it comes to selecting wedding dresses is that you shouldn't always depend on a second or third opinion entirely. When selecting through wedding dresses ensure that you take along a really close friend or relative who understands just what you need, because eventually it's your big day, so choose just as you please.
You can look for patterns from scores of magazines or even online. There are zillions of pattern available and even cutting and stitching tips. You can use these tips to get yourself just the pattern you have been contemplating. If you are working with a renowned designer, you can let them know just what you have been thinking of and let them do the professional bit. The good part being, professionals know a lot more in this field and will be able to give you just the right advice.
Armed with your specific design, it's truly like conquering the world. It's not necessary that you need to go the traditional white dress. Times have changed and there's no stigma attached to wearing a colored wedding dress. It's not like earlier wear specific shades of wedding dresses denoted an underlying meaning. This included pronouncing that it's your second wedding, or a pregnancy status. If you are fond of the color pink, or lemon yellow, maybe even sky blue, you can happily wear your preference.
You can pick up your wedding dress from the numerous wedding dresses stores itself. Here you have an added advantage of actually trying out many dresses. There are so many designs and patterns on the racks, so you can take a good look at each of them and try the ones that you think are nice. This way you can finalize, just what you like and if you want make alterations to a particular design itself. The good thing about trying on the dresses gives you a real feel of the wedding dress rather than counting on wedding dress concepts.
Once you have picked and finalized a design, the store can create just what you need, and you'll certainly need to make a few more trips in regards to alterations and last minute touch ups. Wearing sample-wedding dresses gives you a real picture of the weight of the dress too. This will help you determine how much layering and frills you would want because you surely don't want to be weighed down by the dress.
Once you have finalized amongst the wedding dress at your disposal, you can start looking for a well matched, veil, gloves, shawls and tiara. All of these accessories are not an absolute necessary when it comes to wearing a wedding dress, but it certainly compliments your dress. You need not have to head to a wedding dresses store if you have a family member who is in the wedding business because they would surely be able to tailor your needs perfectly. If you choose to order your wedding dress from exquisite high end stores located at remote facilities, make sure you have adequate time in hand between the big day and the date you receive your dress on. This will give you enough time to make alterations if need be.
If you are not in the mind frame to buy a new wedding dress, then you can approach a wedding dress store regarding wedding dresses rentals. Along with the dress you can even rent jewellery and accessories. This is a great option because on a realistic note, your wedding dress is a onetime affair and it certainly costs money. Whatever your wishes are for this big day, you never have to compromise on your wedding dress needs, be it a new purchase or rental option. So go on and look like the pretty princess on your big day and feel the real happiness.

Typical Cele Clothes from Indonesia Ambon

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Cele shirt patterned geometric lines or small boxes. Cele clothes usually combined with a cloth glove whose color is not too much different, which is important to be balanced and harmonious.

When will the people of Ambon using traditional dresses that? Cele clothes worn in traditional ceremonies (the king's inauguration ceremony, the event sink the country, the country party, event pela heat, etc..)

To be more visible in harmony, combined with fabric clothes Cele placard called disalele. Use of this glove is on the outside and lining clothes in it.

Gloves used to limit your knees and use lenso, namely handkerchief placed on the shoulders. In general, these clothes are used barefoot but there are also people who use slippers instead.

Nah miss, for women, though more beautiful, hair bun. Chignon or bun bun month used is reinforced again with pin prick called haspel. Pierce the bun was really special because it is made of gold or silver.

Wedding Apparel

Bride Apparel

Consists of:

    * Modern white shirt, long sleeved brokar of cloth and there are variations that must be small lace motifs.
    * This shirt round neck Cele motif clothes torn in the neck.
    * In the hands of the shirt buttons are covered with a band that varied with hand beading and gold colors on the left side of the clothes will be inserted lenso loin cloth made from the remaining species varied with brokar earlier and lace: being held by the bride called lenso hand made of white cloth embroidered.

Cole

    * Cole is worn on the inside of the modern clothes earlier.
    * Cole namely underwear vests or better known term, used / worn before wearing clothes / kebaya. Cole is a long sleeved but there is also a sleeved down to the elbow and at the top was given lace. Cole is made of white cloth while the back is better known as the back cole was also embroidered. The front of this cole wear buttons.
    * Bridal fabrics made from red sateen or too red velvet.
    * Fabric is interesting because it is decorated with gold beads on the fabric, and at the foot of the fabric is given the gold lace.

Kaeng Ropes

    * The rope was tied in a cloth Kaeng bride not to be separated. At Kaeng rope was also given the lace.

Mistiza

    * This U-shaped Mistiza ± 60 cm in length this mistiza used from front to back, was given a red beads and given a gold lace
    * Wearing large pearl necklace motif
    * Anting-anting/giwang

Cenela

    * Cenela is a kind of slop that is made from leather. The tip of the upper slope or cenela coated with velvet fabric decorated with the decoration of small flowers called golden Laborcis, worn with white socks.

Bun

    * Sanggul sosoboko is decorated with flowers circumference bun called ron flowers made of flowers papeceda with 9 fruit shake or 7 bauh as a symbol Patasiwa and made of gold, and plug bun called a nano-nano, and also comb bun / bun, golden
    * If the bride who was given a black lace girl called pokis made of sateen / lace dog's teeth placed on the forehead in front of the bun.

Wedding Apparel Male

Male clothing consisting of:

Kebaya dance

    * Kebaya dance wear on the outside of the red, without buttons long sleeves, lace decoration, golden color on the outskirts of the dance kebaya. Fabrics for the kebaya saten or dance that is red velvet.

White Baniang

    * Baniang wear white on the inside of the kebaya dance wear gold buttons, with a round neck baniang, fabric used is the type of sateen. Baniang also long sleeved.

Waist Band

    * A red waist band tied on the inside of the kebaya dance, on the outskirts of the waist band worn gold lace and gold beads variation.

Wear black pants and black shoes.

History of Ambon City

In 1575, when the Portuguese fort built in Honipopu Beach, called the Castle Town or Ferangi Laha, community groups then inhabiting around the fort. Community groups are then known as the soa Ema, Soa Kilang, Soa Silale, Hative, Urimessing and so forth. Community groups which is the embryo of the formation of Ambon city. In its development, community groups have evolved into territorial regular gynecological society. Therefore, 1575 is known as the year of birth of Ambon city. On September 7, 1921, the city of Ambon were given equal rights with the Colonial Government, as a manifestation of the struggle of the Indonesian People from Maluku. Momentum is one of the political defeat of the Nation momentum Colonizer and the beginning of Ambon city residents play a role in government in tune with colonial politics of the time, and became the capital of the People's Ambon city in determining its future. Therefore, on September 7, defined as date of birth of Ambon city.

TRADITIONAL CLOTHING GAYO

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In the past people have known Gayo discussion nanit clothing from bark, the results of homespun cotton and fabrics imported from outside the area Gayo. Nanit usage period has been far from the memories of people now, who reputedly used on difficult times in the Dutch colonial period or previous period. Activities also have long weave invisible in their lives, except during the Japanese occupation army where life difficult. Clothing introduced here is limited to clothing subgroup Gayo Lut who resided in Central Aceh Regency. The description of the clothing or clothing includes elements or assesorisnya jewelry worn in the framework of the marriage ceremony, because outside of the ceremony was not visible. the characteristics typical fashion Gayo, the more so in the time period lately.

The elements of the bride dress is a dress, sarong pawak, and belts ketawak. The elements are the crown jewels edit, bun Sempol easy, fir, lelayang that hang under bun, ilung-ilung, earrings Earring Earring ilang gener clan, which they existed around the head. In the neck depending tangang necklace made of silver or silver tangang ringit and tangang birah-mani; belgong clan which is a string of beads. Both arms to toe, decorated with an assortment of bracelets like ikel, iok bangles, bracelets puntu, berapit bangles, bracelets bulleted, bracelets beramur, topong, and some kind of split rings sensim keramil, sensim bell, sensim broken nails, sensim belilit, sensim keselan, my sensim I. Besides the waist belt of cloth ketawak, there is still a chain belt rante flirtatious; clan at the ankle there anklet. Another element that is very important fashion is upuh ulen-ulen shawl with a relatively wide size.
[Edit] Clothing Gayo

Various styles of short sleeves are embroidered in the style of Gayo. Such clothes are generally worn by children women or men. Carving In The Traditional Clothes Gayo called Kerawang.

[Edit] Dress Bridal Gayo

Traditional wedding dress Gayo, Aceh Tenggara, explores the wealth of white thread embroidery technique, red, yellow and green. Menswear known as Safe mayak clothes, women's clothing called Ineun mayak.

The groom wearing a headdress pengkah, which also functions where the plug change. Another element is a white shirt, tangang, string bracelet on the arm, rings, sarongs, flirtatious rante, pants, ie, a kind of hump dagger tucked in the waist.

Sempol easy bun with a particular form Sempol easy bulleted used at the ceremony, and there are other forms Sempol easy kemang used for 10 days after the marriage ceremony. Edit the kind of crown it is a patchwork arrangement of colorful wax paper as a symbol of grandeur or elegance. Men and women clothes men's clan usually black pants. While such a songket sarong is called concave upuh bakasap.

Elements ornate clothing that is upuh ulen-ulen, openwork shirt dress, clan ketawak. Decorative motifs that always appear on all three elements of this outfit is: But go or however successive (clouds), shoot of bamboo shoots (shoot of bamboo shoots), puter rope (double helical), peger (fence), Matan lo (sun), Wen (months). Motives But leaving is a symbol of unity or agreement; shoot bamboo shoot means a firm bond; puter rope meaningful harmony or mutual grace; peger fixation and resilience meaningful order; Matan lo and ulen is the power that illuminates the universe, including man himself.

Motives over sewn with white thread, red, yellow, and green on a black background on the shawl upuh ulen-ulen. Unless the sun motif clan month, other motives also poured on the woman's dress with a black background. Motifs in Stagen ketawak pink background fabric or red brick. Later the background fabric into place pour motif was highly variable, depending on your taste tailor, for example blue, yellow, red, brown etc. clan. Element clothing was no longer for a traditional ceremony such as marriage, but are used in the other official ceremonies. These developments have a tendency as to strengthen the identity or ethnic pride. Such clothes worn by officials in receiving distinguished guests who came from outside the area, such as ministers. Distinguished guests were welcomed dancers who use "traditional dress" clothes with covered upuh Ketawang ulen-ulen earlier. Usually the honored guest or guests - great diselimutkan also with custom cloth-ulen upuh ulen best quality. Giving this as a symbol of high respect as well as a sincere expression of acceptance from the public.

At the end of this period more nuanced traditional fabric crafts industry is encouraged by the local government clan developed into household handicraft industry. Motives were not simply poured on the clothing, but has already appeared on the cap, bags, purses, tablecloths, cushions, other clans. This development is felt more and solidify cultural identity.

The results of a craft that appears in various items before, which is known with openwork Gayo chance to get attention outside of Gayo. That caused the growth of industry "Kerawang Gayo" outside the Gayo region, for example in Banda Aceh, Medan, Jakarta and the results appear in a variety of souvenir shops in various cities in Indonesia.

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Traditional Clothing central Java

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Type of clothing and accessories worn by the women of Java, particularly in the cultural environment of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, Central Java is kebaya shirts, tank top with Stagen pinjung dankain taping. Baju kebaya worn by the duchess as well as among ordinary people as both a dress everyday and ceremonial clothing. At the ceremony, such as clothing worn by a garwo delem for example, using a pin joint kebaya outfit combined with a cloth or jarik sinjang style batik, the head of the hair bun (bun), and is equipped with a worn jewelry such as earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets as well as fan usually does not miss. For everyday clothing is generally sufficient memakaikemben Javanese woman who combined with Stagen dankain jarik. Kemben used to cover the breasts, underarms and back, since a cloth tank top is quite wide and long. While Stagen wrapped around the abdomen to bind tapihan pinjung to be strong and not easily separated.

Today, kebaya dress is generally only used on certain days only, as in the traditional ceremonies for example. Baju kebaya here is a long-sleeved blouse worn out long-patterned cloth or gloves that cover the lower part of the body (from ankle to waist). Kebaya length varies, ranging from the size around the hips on up to sizes above the knee. Therefore, a Javanese woman knows two kinds of kebaya, kebaya short of measuring up to the hips and long kebaya measuring up to the knee.

Short Kebaya can be made from various kinds of cotton, either plain with one color such as red, white, yellow, green, blue and so forth as well as cotton or embroidered flowers. Currently, short kebaya can be made from silk material, fabric sunduri (Brocade), nylon, striated or synthetic ingredients. Meanwhile, long kebaya more use of velvet, brocade, silk or nylon embroidered flowers. Among women in Java, usually they are given additional kebaya dress material rectangular in. The front that serves as a connector.

Baju kebaya worn with cloth sinjang jarik / tapih where at the front of the left made wiron (folds) that wrapped around from left to right. To cover Stagen used ikat scarves rainbow of brightly colored dye. Scarves are worn they should be made of batik, striated cloth or fabric matching tie dye. In addition to striated fabric, gabardine fabric can also wear a subtle plaid patterned with a combination of the following colors: dark green with black, purple with black, medium blue with a black, dark yellow with black and red brick with black. Completeness of jewelry can be worn as simple a small corm with a matching necklace and pendant, ring, bracelet and a pair of sticks on a bun bun.

Baju kebaya is usually long use velvet, brocade, silk and embroidered nylon. Today, long kebaya dress is a dress for the wedding ceremony. And generally used by the bride Sunda, Bali and Madura. The length of this kebaya dress to the knee, can also use the additional material on the face but not curved neck (collar). In general, long kebaya made of black velvet or dark red, decorated with gold ribbon at the edge of the edge of clothes. Jarik batik cloth folded (wiron) still needed for this outfit, but usually without wearing scarves. Knot decorated with garlands of jasmine flowers and a gold pin prick. Meanwhile, the jewelry used is also simple, that is an almost semi-circular shaped comb that is used on the front center of the head. Baju kebaya worn long as usual ceremonial dress, the hair cosmetology without a string of jasmine flowers and the puncture pin.

On techniques and how to make kebaya dress is very simple. Cuts and Javanese kebaya, which is also used in South Sumatra, the coast of Borneo, Sumbawa Islands, and Timor in fact similar to the blouse. This outfit consists of two pieces of pieces, namely a front section and a longer piece of the back, and two sleeves. The model can be coupled with a rectangular piece of material that is used as a connector between two pieces of the face.

In the body kebaya cut in such a way so as not to require krup. This is intended to really make up the body at the waist and breasts and a bit wide in the hips. Meanwhile, fold down the rear and sides should be equal in width and headed to the front with a slightly tapered. Collar become one with the front of the kebaya. This arch should be wide enough so that it can be folded inward to vuring then folded back out to form a curved neck. All pieces are dapatdikerjakan with sewing machine or sewn by hand.

While the fashion among men, especially relatives of the palace is wearing clothes beskap flowers or other floral, on the head wearing headband (BlankOn), side cloth jarik, Stagen to tie the fabric side, a dagger and footwear (cemila). Clothing is called Jawi jangkep, namely the complete Java menswear with a dagger.

Although the art of fashion developed both within the palace, does not mean fashion in an environment of ordinary people there is nothing typical. Traditional clothing of ordinary people is widely used by farmers in the village. Clothing that is used is a black drawstring pants, long sleeves, big belts, headbands and when evening wear gloves. But at the time of the marriage ceremony, the bride usually their parents using cloth and belt jarik sindur. His clothes beskap or sikepan and on the head wear headband.

CLOTHING BASAHAN

One type of traditional dress of the most beautiful and most comprehensive in Indonesia are in the palace of Surakarta, Central Java. Therefore, each type of clothing that shows certain stages and who the usage. In a traditional wedding dress for example, a woman and man among the palace wearing some type of clothing, which is adjusted to stage the ceremony, namely Midodareni, consent, and after the ceremony Panggih Panggih. In Midodareni ceremony, the bride wore clothing with color sawitan kejawen. Clothing sawitan consists of long sleeved kebaya, Stagen and jarik with style batik cloth. While the bridegroom wear clothes way jangkep Jawi, which consisted of clothing atela, Udeng, sikepan, belt buckle, fabric jarik, a dagger and slippers.

When the answer to prayer ceremony, the bride's dress is worn shirt and fabric jarik kebaya, while the groom wore clothing basahan. Clothing basahan groom kuluk Matak here consists of plot, dodot wake tulak, Stagen, complete with a belt buckle and CINDE, white trousers, a dagger sheath ladrang and slippers.

Similarly, at the ceremony the bride and groom wore Panggih type of clothing that have been defined. The bride wore traditional clothes together, basahan. Clothing basahan is not wearing clothes, but consists of semekan or tank top, build dodot tulak or hem, or shawl sekar Sampur cinde abrit and cinde sekar jarik red cloth. Semekan or tank top is made of batik fabric with shades of the basic reasons why the color green or blue with decorative yellow or white gold. Here serves as a replacement tank top shirt and a complement to cover the breast. Dodot fabrics using pedestal-style batik long excuse about 4-5 meters, and is a staple in the fashion clothes basahan. Shawl cinde sekar abrit woven of red base color with black flower pattern and fabric jarik cinde sekar abrit gloyar made of fabric, decorated with a red base color is black and white flowers. How to wear this cloth like fabric jarik but no folds (wiron). Similar to the bride, pengatin men also wear traditional clothing basahan, a wake dodot tulak, consisting of light blue Matak kuluk, Stagen, belt buckle, epek, dodot wake tulak, pants cinde sekar abrit, kris sheath ladrang, under Karis, slippers jewelry necklace and stretching.

In this Panggih ceremony, usually the bride and groom wedding dress complete with a variety of jewelry basahan. Jewelry which is used by the groom is streching necklace, buckle / epek, rings, brooches and bloated. As for the bride, jewelry commonly used is cunduk mentul, teeter, tuft of hair, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches, earrings and buckle or epek.

Unlike the previous stages of the ceremony, the ceremony after Panggih, kanigaran bride wore clothing, which consists of kebaya outfit, fabric jarik, Stagen and slippers. Meanwhile, the groom used clothing principality, which consists of kuluk Kanigoro, Stagen, takwo clothes, belt buckle, fabric jarik, a dagger sheath ladrang and slippers.

For completeness, in a traditional wedding dress, the bride and groom both women and men are usually on the face makeup and a bun. The goal is to look more beautiful bride and groom angun and more dashing and handsome. For the groom, how meriasnya not so complicated and precise as the bride to be makeup on the face ranging from face, eyes, eyebrows, cheeks and lips.

Clothing both Java as well as everyday wear ceremonial dress very rich decoration that often has a symbolic meaning behind it. Types of decoration is known in the region of Surakarta and Yogyakarta is motivated tematema geometric fabric, the swastika (eg stars and the sun), animals (eg birds, snakes, buffalo, dragons), plants (lotus flower, jasmine) as well as natural and human. Geometric motifs include a patterned batik cloth curly, spiral, corkscrew curls and a double double. The motive of the lines cut the so-called ladder motif is a symbol of the ancestors is heading up the stairs to heaven. Even the motif of the best known by the people of Surakarta is tumpal triangular motif called untu stinky, which symbolizes fertility.

On special dresses for the marriage ceremony is also known motifs in batik, such as fabric and Truntum sindur used by parents bride. While cloth mukti Sido, Sido fabric is sublime and Sido Mulyo bride outfit.

The function of clothing, originally used as a tool to protect the body from cold or hot weather. Then the function of clothing becomes more diverse, such as to cover the genitalia, as a complementary element of the ceremony that bears a certain value, as well as a means of fulfilling the need for beauty.

In communities in Central Java, especially in Surakarta function of clothing is quite diverse, as in the royal garments have a practical function, aesthetic, religious, social and symbolic. As kebaya cloth practical function is to maintain the warmth and health agencies; aesthetic function, which decorate the body to look more beautiful and attractive; social function that is learning to maintain honor a woman that are not easily give up her femininity in a way tightly dressed and neat as possible, and wear Stagen as strong as possible so as not easily separated.

custom wedding dress papua

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State of Indonesia is very famous for its cultural diversity. With thirty-three provinces that inhabit the islands in Indonesia, can be said that the State of Indonesia is quite dense population and rich cultural diversity. Many customary procedure is quite interesting to note, among them a wedding dress every tribe or region.

Sacred marriage

Sacred marriage of a process is usually characterized by the clothes worn during the wedding procession was held. Especially the wedding procession that carried the theme of indigenous peoples. Usually its implementation very seriously prepared. Both in terms of governance the way, the procession of cultures, the dowry of his marriage, until the wedding dress.

All that is usually for a reason. Namely, that marriage is a great hunger for life that if I could only take place once all the way marriage is a person, including you.

Papua Customary Marriage

Broadly speaking Papuan customary marriage does not differ much with the marriage customs of other regions in Indonesia. It's just because of Papua at the time of the Old Order became the youngest province in the Republic of Indonesia, it is usually always seize the attention of all the good people of Indonesia's population in particular and the world's population in general.

Pernikhan indigenous Papuans are always colored by the uniqueness of local people who always express all the feelings and conditions of the atmosphere with dance. So Papuan customary marriage can not be separated from the dance-dance that started the beginning of a marriage, and also at the time of requesting the advice and blessing of the elder one in the custom.

The composition of the ceremony more or less like this:

   1. The bride family men and women waiting for the presence of the traditional elders, represented by ten Papuan men wearing yellow robes. They came to the wedding that was held while dancing and singing, accompanied by a wasp drum (tambour typical Papuan region).
   2. Behind the traditional elders, the long march of hundreds of parents, youth, children, men and women, while also dancing to the accompaniment of drums last - while walking on tiptoe, tiptoe.
   3. Both groups will then come pick up his bride and bridegroom led his bride and her family pick up while still dancing.
   4. Man carrying the bride family line all the precious treasure that will be used as a dowry, in the form of Chinese dishes, jars or ceramic Chinese. The three types of goods are the objects were commonly used as a dowry in the indigenous Papuans.
   5. All the entourage will stop running after hitting a home or residence of the bride's family.
   6. The next process is the advice and blessing to be led by traditional elders, followed by the wedding.

Of all the process all marked with the peculiarities indigenous Papuan dancing and singing that is accompanied by a drum beat - the Papua typical drum. Papuan dance is not as difficult as regional dances in Bali or Java. Broadly speaking Papuan dance more form-jingkatan jingkatan leg snapped in rhythm. Unpretentious but full of energetic.

Papuan Traditional wedding clothes

As for clothes or dress custom wedding Papua is equally exciting as the arrangement of wedding ceremony that was held. Usually the clothing that was used as a wedding dress will be divided into three kinds.

First, is the clothing worn by the traditional elders and religious. Next is the clothing worn by hundreds of people who come to enliven the ceremony. And last is the wedding dress worn by a pair of bride and bridegroom family.

    * Indigenous Elders and Religious Apparel

Imposed by the elders and religious customs are different. Indigenous elders typically use traditional clothes like the traditional Papuan penis gourds, bird of paradise feathers and ivory ornaments. While the Elders of Religion wearing a yellow robe and matching flannel uniform.

    * Wedding Apparel Society

Local people who became maid of the bride usually wears plain clothes. Because Islam is now in West Papua has been growing rapidly, so the more women wearing the hijab and their best clothes. Or if not, in general, wearing locally woven sarong topped with plain clothes or white clothes - which signifies purity.

    * Bride Wedding Dress

Clothing worn by the family of the bride usually still patterned plain. That is the best clothes they owned, and women still dressed by local-woven sarongs. While men still wear long pants despite ivory ornaments or pork, as well as decorative birds of paradise feathers in their headbands.

While the wedding dress worn by both bride is a white dress and white. Papuan people are like white color in the dress, this is a development that go hand in hand with time. Although they still like the festive colors and patterns typical of Papua, such as beads or ornaments of paradise feathers. The combination of colors used shades of color symbolized by birds of paradise feathers.

Party Dresses for Young Girls

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Looking for that perfect gown to the prom? There are attire which may possibly be modest or bold, merely stylish to dramatic. attire build the mood to the evening as they reflect that which you are sensation like that evening. They evoke a response toward photo introduced in that dress. Party Dresses for girls are embellished with ribbons, trimmed with laces, appliqué work, in beautiful colours and materials. Velvet, silk, tulle, cotton, chiffon, organza, etc. all attire even although in the appropriate season, even although in the appropriate minimize and stitch look divine. The attire can have prolonged sleeves, bell sleeves or be sleeveless. try bubble skirts, poodle skirts, bells, align skirts and include a charm toward dress. Highlight the waist with sashes, belts or try reduced waist dresses.

Try chiffon wedding dress with satin sashes getting a satin or ribbons trimming near to the neck. include dramatic or lightly swirling colours for the gown to create it adorable. Dressing with the theme may possibly be a great idea. for individuals who are going for just about any Halloween celebration - confirm out the witch, the hag, the fairy, the elf, the Dracula, vampire or other get up. you can gown like Pirates within of the Caribbean. If it may possibly be considered a fancy gown celebration and you also are questioning what to suit on - sit back and watch an enormous amount of Walt Disney films and cartoons you will get some idea. elegance of elegance as well as the Beast, more youthful girls could try Minnie mouse, or how about a Pocahontas?

Ever attempted producing your non-public dress? Just like you can include toward look of your wedding gown by picking your factors you can paint, embroider, appliqué your gown or trim it with ribbons and fringes. for individuals who need to gown your tiny infant lady - think about her like a doll and try all you need to with filmy lacy dresses, bonnets and relatively shoes. relatively pinafores getting a good hairdo and neat and cute shoes are great.

Don't girls want to emulate their moms? How about dressing them for just about any celebration complimenting their lace wedding gowns? Give them, a miniature edition of the mothers gown only cuter bows and shoes to create them look their age? How about cute funky prints like Winnie the Pooh as well as the energy Puff Girls to the tiny girls summer time parties? Tiered dresses, layered tees, bubble attire using the appropriate type of embellishment or color are right for just about any formal party.

Most within of the time easy attire with cute prints which may possibly be utilized casually for daily suit on may possibly be accentuated with cute factors like mind of hair pins, bows, cute shoes, sashes, tiny earrings; and so forth will make your tiny lady resemble an angel.

Buy lace wedding gowns.

Flower Girl Gift

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Gift #1 - Flower Girl Frame
It's not every day that a young lady gets to participate in a fairytale occasion! Honor her role in your wedding and help her remember that special day with this attractive personalized flower girl picture frame, available in seven colorful styles. Choose her favorite color or one that fits your wedding theme. These personalized frames make great flower girl gifts or are the perfect post-wedding surprise for your flower girl.
Gift #2 - Flower Girl Jar
This charming apothecary jar can be filled with just about anything, and you can bet your flower girl will find a variety of uses for this thoughtful gift. Bearing her name and title, this personalized jar will hold anything from candy to her favorite hair ribbons! Lid seals tight to avoid spillage.
Gift #3 - Flower Girl Magazine Cover Frame
This personalized Flower Girl Magazine Cover Frame is a wonderful keepsake for the special little lady that brightened your wedding day! Text includes a comical list of flower girl-related "articles" and plenty of room for her name and other important information. A great way to display her favorite wedding photo!
Gift #4 - Girly Bee Room Sign
The personalized Girly Bee Room Sign is the perfect addition to her girly room. It is highlighted with a vintage toy block featuring a one of a kind pastel girly bee and her initial's along with her name.
Gift #5 - Silver Plated Heart Trinket Box
On the vanity, dressing table, or nightstand, this silver plated box is the perfect place to keep her precious mementos.
Gift #6 - Women's Flower Series T-shirt
This ultra-feminine flowered tee-shirts feature colorful blooms that look pretty on he littlest flower girl. This is ideal for the bridal shower or to wear during a casual rehearsal dinner. Each tee shirt features the name of the recipient and her honorary title for the special day.
Gift #7 - Women's Collegiate Series T-Shirt
Similar in style to college t-shirts, this collegiate bridal tee is sparkling white with light pink text, boasting her honorary title (flower girl).
Always be sure to remember her age, preferences and personality in choosing the gift for her. It doesn't have to be expensive as long as
The gift doesn't have to be expensive as long as you put into consideration her age, preferences and personality in choosing the right gift. Engravedwell Gifts offers personalized gifts at a lower price without sacrificing its quality.