The East Java Batik Market and Education Event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, was held through a collaboration between the Petra Christian University Library, KIBAS (Yayasan Batik Jawa Timur), the Wastraprema Association, and the Surabaya Branch of KCBI as an effort to introduce, preserve, and foster public appreciation for the rich heritage of East Java Batik.
The Batik Market featured 13 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from various Batik business backgrounds. The presence of these MSMEs provided an opportunity for the public to learn about and purchase East Java batik products directly.
The event was opened by the Chairwoman of the East Java Dekranasda, Arumi Bachsin. During the opening remarks, she noted that this event serves as a form of support for MSME entrepreneurs and a means to introduce Batik as part of East Java’s cultural heritage to the broader public.
In addition to the Batik Market, the main activities focused on education about East Java Batik. The educational materials provided participants with insights into the diversity of Batik, its cultural value, and the stories behind each Batik motif.
The collaboration between the Libraryatpetra, KIBAS, Wastraprema, and KCBI is expected to serve as a meeting place for the public, MSME entrepreneurs, communities, and cultural activists. Through this event, Batik is introduced not only as a fashion product but also as a cultural heritage that holds historical significance, represents identity, and offers economic potential for the people of East Java.
