The walkway cum driveway up to the charming white foyer of the House of Danar Hadi grants the visitor a wonderful occasion to breathe in the freshness of the air, the warmth of the atmosphere and the electrifying calmness of the surroundings. The Asian flavour of the Javanese city of Surakarta is not lost in the refurbished building as its central focus is the preservation of Indonesian culture and arts.
Gaining access to this museum of batik is quite easy as the street on which it is located connects you to all the neighbouring cities and makes a stay at a famous hotel di Solo possible. The public transportation network would easily take you up to even the Alila Solo or any other luxurious resort of your choice.
The House of Danar Hadi is not just a museum that displays the transformation of batik over the years, it showcases under a single roof textiles brought from far across Indonesia and Asia and includes over ten thousand collectibles. The journey within the premises commences with a guided tour. The importance, intricacies and origins of each of the items on display are explained by a knowledgeable local.
The tour around the brilliantly white building will eventually carry you to a workshop where craftsmen are seen at work using their traditional techniques to create dresses, skirts, scarves, sarongs and shirts. You will also find other costumes which are more indigenous and offer some variation from the fashion one is accustomed to. Apart from the colourful batik, the unique styles and designs, one factor that will stand out at House of Danar Hadi is its ornate interior which is much like a hotel.
Purchase a few trinkets at the souvenir shop or better yet add some comfortable batik to your wardrobe back at home. You will discover that they are timeless, classy and the range of designs would appeal to any demographic.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
