tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post8404659213338792710..comments2024-03-29T06:10:21.932-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Batik Factory Part 3!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-81485970246957288312012-09-04T04:30:38.689-04:002012-09-04T04:30:38.689-04:00I've enjoyed all of your Bali posts. It is so ...I've enjoyed all of your Bali posts. It is so interesting to see this culture and learn about how the fabrics are made. I would like to know if the cotton cloth that is batiked is also produced in Bali. Most batik fabric I've bought has a lovely silky texture and seems to be woven with finer threads. <br /><br />As many people have said, I applaud your willingness to respond to the mean and ignorant comments from some of your blog visitors.janequiltsslowlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079952744650435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62815269117770517212012-09-02T15:50:58.210-04:002012-09-02T15:50:58.210-04:00Really I enjoy your trip to Bali, and when I saw y...Really I enjoy your trip to Bali, and when I saw your face when you discover the bag full of pieces of batick was really marvellous, and your comments all the time, explaining all the places you go, excuse my english I'm from Spain and I do my best<br />Maria<br />maconsa2412@gmail.comMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944796196962267345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-74549596032796300402012-09-01T20:26:17.715-04:002012-09-01T20:26:17.715-04:00LIKE!!! LIKE!!! Bonnie K. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17483508092166908032012-09-01T20:17:36.064-04:002012-09-01T20:17:36.064-04:00Thank you Lesley! I wish I could buy direct from ...Thank you Lesley! I wish I could buy direct from him....send me a meter or two of everything ;c)Bonnie K. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-75251590883045841642012-09-01T07:04:10.372-04:002012-09-01T07:04:10.372-04:00You have a beautiful shirt, looks like embroidery ...You have a beautiful shirt, looks like embroidery on it.<br /><br />I think your purse make the difference on the picture.<br /><br />cy from CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-5426063027270939422012-09-01T06:27:32.832-04:002012-09-01T06:27:32.832-04:00You have been so generous and kind to share your e...You have been so generous and kind to share your experiences with those of us who could not go with you. I have enjoyed every bit of your posts and learned a lot. <br /><br />I personally like your shirt, it looks comfortable. I live in the deep south so this kind of shirt would work for me!<br /><br />Bobbi in AlabamaBobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615135966711989538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-7573820224263622552012-09-01T04:08:49.900-04:002012-09-01T04:08:49.900-04:00Keep in mind it would be the inbetween people who ...Keep in mind it would be the inbetween people who are getting less or more depending on the price in your store. The factory in Bali is always getting the same price and they are happy with that price as there cost of living is fare below western countries. So buy more and keep people in a job.<br />Lesley from AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-76494486643126247392012-09-01T01:05:29.144-04:002012-09-01T01:05:29.144-04:00Bonnie -- I have enjoyed your Bali posts, the sunr...Bonnie -- I have enjoyed your Bali posts, the sunrises and the activities. But this post gives me something to think about.<br /><br />Over the past 10 years or so, I've only bought the occasional batik FQ - batiks weren't "speaking" to me. It's only been in the last few years that I thought about adding batiks to my stash, but I hadn't figured out how with them costing so much more that other cotton fabric - not that I have been buying much fabric of any type.<br /><br />A few months ago I watched a video of how batiks are made. It was fascinating. So labor intensive and yet as expensive as batiks are at the LQS I couldn't believe we were getting them that cheaply. I decided I would have to stay away from batiks -- I didn't want to be part of the demand for a labor intensive product where there might be a chance for exploitation. About 6 weeks later I conveniently "forgot" that pledge and bought 14 or 15 FQ to make my first batik quilt -- making me think I was a hypocrite. The other day when you posted you could buy a meter for about $3 at the factory it reiterated my thoughts about the labor vs amount the workers are getting paid.<br /><br />But today's post makes me think about this from the other direction. Tradition, hand crafted, and happy people (perhaps happier than those of us in the Western world) who am I to say what a fair wage is. Now as happy as I was to get those batik FQs, I bought them at nearly half of what most batiks sell for and not because they were on sale. Now it is me who is doing the exploiting. I would like to think more money is going to the batik artists when I pay $13 a yard than when I pay $7 a yard. But when quilting is such a big business who knows.<br /><br />So, will I buy more batiks? I don't know. But it does give me something to think about.Pam in KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511327421280164296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-82121043897144223572012-09-01T00:57:19.871-04:002012-09-01T00:57:19.871-04:00I think you will find most of the batik in the US ...I think you will find most of the batik in the US will have come from this factory. Katut is the owner and when I was there a few months ago he told me he ships two container loads to US a month. I am from Australia and have been bying from him for a few years. I have traveled to Bali many times since 1982 and have seen many changes but what has not changed is the people they are friendly happy and honest. I was talking to Katut a couple of months ago when I was there about his workers and he said he employes many families and was concerned about being able to give them comstant work. So keep using Batiks and know you are helping to support bali families. <br />Lesley from Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-80003196339134715722012-09-01T00:03:40.631-04:002012-09-01T00:03:40.631-04:00AMEN! (So be it!) Thank you, Bonnie, for your GREA...AMEN! (So be it!) Thank you, Bonnie, for your GREAT reminders!!!Oh My, Jan!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06571107243467565381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33770323365952699112012-08-31T23:07:47.800-04:002012-08-31T23:07:47.800-04:00Thanks, Bonnie, for all the insights from your tri...Thanks, Bonnie, for all the insights from your trip. My husband went on an eye clinic mission to Java, Indonesia a few years ago, and one weekend outing included a visit to a batik factory. I had primed him with an article from an American Quilter magazine about the process. Sadly (for me) the factory was printing on silk, and the prices were on the order of $100/yd - out of my price range. Their visit to the monkey refuge was actually quite unsettling - monkeys would steal the eyeglasses of visitors. I really enjoyed seeing the photos/videos of your Bail experience.<br />Joanne Colleaux, Armstrong, BC, CanadaJoanne, Armstrong, BCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-77538118492466452932012-08-31T23:03:11.919-04:002012-08-31T23:03:11.919-04:00Sometimes I just wish all the electricity would di...Sometimes I just wish all the electricity would disappear for one week (with no one dying of course) just so all those spoiled people would be lost, and would have to ask for help from those who would still be able to go on living, cooking etc without electricity. So many people have no clue how spoiled they are and like you said, they think they are better than everyone else. I love your adventures and hope someday to have my own adventures too. Thanks for taking the time to share. Please don't let those other people bring you down.Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043510561974011878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-4333866525821671192012-08-31T22:18:52.140-04:002012-08-31T22:18:52.140-04:00Thank you Bonnie for taking us with you on your tr...Thank you Bonnie for taking us with you on your trip to Bali. My favorite post was of the beautiful elephants. Made tears come to my eyes to see those wonderful creatures. What a lifetime experience! As far as those close minded people, pay them no attention. Because that is what they are, close and small minded. I just finished reading "The Last Light" one of the books by Terri Blackstock of her Restoration Series. This is where one day, there is no more electricity or power and how people react and survive. Needless to say, I am sure the good people of Bali could do a lot better than we would of the United States. Hope the rest of your trip is uneventful and safe!Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553254043644735815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53039123359483604872012-08-31T22:01:59.605-04:002012-08-31T22:01:59.605-04:00Bnnie, I have so enjoyed your posts on your trip. ...Bnnie, I have so enjoyed your posts on your trip. It was almost like being there. I certainly will have a better apprication of the batiks I buy from now on. Bali is a beautiful island. Thank you and I enjoyed the videos. Sorry about the mix up at Dulles but there are some nice hotels there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205961618402944320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70541481572927496682012-08-31T21:35:07.097-04:002012-08-31T21:35:07.097-04:00Very well said, Bonnie. You're right..these p...Very well said, Bonnie. You're right..these people seem to be very happy with their lives and their lifestyle and we need to just let them live it. I've really enjoyed following your Bali travels. Thanks for taking us along :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303708248005232880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-19009569924026090032012-08-31T21:34:13.609-04:002012-08-31T21:34:13.609-04:00dittodittoTerri in BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362926850196381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-88110290781153158302012-08-31T21:08:35.820-04:002012-08-31T21:08:35.820-04:00Bonnie you are so kind and generous to share your ...Bonnie you are so kind and generous to share your adventures with us. I skip over negative comments they aren't worth the effort it takes to read them! I have lived a "big city lifestyle" as well as a "totally green lifestyle" living off the land and growing all my fruits and veggies. Cooking on a wood stove heating the house with wood, so on and so on. If given the choice, I go for the simple! Those people are happy, satisified and likey much healthier than most of us! I'd do what they are doing in a heartbeat! After reading your posts I too will never look at Batik fabric the same again. And for that red shirt, keep it! It looks cool and comfortable! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16694536917565545359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-47409781998308014512012-08-31T20:25:51.969-04:002012-08-31T20:25:51.969-04:00Bonnie, thanks for taking us along. So sorry that...Bonnie, thanks for taking us along. So sorry that the comments did not stay positive. Everything I saw, through your eyes, was amazing! I spent my day cutting batiks for my next project and I had a new appreciation for each piece of fabric thanks to you!<br /><br />Praying your travels are safe and on time!Cindy, The Purple Quilternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84293136030783666082012-08-31T19:54:42.835-04:002012-08-31T19:54:42.835-04:00I just love you Bonnie, well said and I have nothi...I just love you Bonnie, well said and I have nothing else to add,except who are we to be so judgmental!!sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393681815579474629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-42394192839887435992012-08-31T19:53:48.466-04:002012-08-31T19:53:48.466-04:00I agree 100% with you BonnieI agree 100% with you BonnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855901467956635522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91985022556221198202012-08-31T19:26:25.432-04:002012-08-31T19:26:25.432-04:00Oh Bonnie, aren't we our own worst critic'...Oh Bonnie, aren't we our own worst critic's. You look fine... take the shirt in a bit if you feel the need. My parents served a mission for our Church in Bangkok, Thailand and they said they would see little birds everywhere that the people would purchase from vendors... and it was some sort of tribute or another and then you would let them free... The sweetness and love that shone from the people of Thailand was amazing from what my folks said. They met and taught English to some people over there and one of the gentlemen they met Jom and taught ( pronounced Chom) (I would tell you his last name... but it's hard to write let alone pronounce)lost his mother while they were there. He grew to love my parents and then decided to claim my mother for his own. Apparently there was a very touching ceremony and so now we have an "adopted" (not legally... he is 50 years old) brother. We have met him a few times including this past June when he was in Oregon for my parents 50th anniversary. A very kind, sweet and tender man. We are so fortunate to live in the U.S., we do have a lot to be grateful for... who are we to judge people's happiness? Take care, thank you for sharing your adventure!<br />I've enjoyed it very much. It's amazing what people learn and share with us all!Jean C.http://dougjean.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-82596428613485434632012-08-31T19:16:37.241-04:002012-08-31T19:16:37.241-04:00i am surprised anyone could find fault with the be...i am surprised anyone could find fault with the beautiful lifestyle in Bali or how the people work or live. you tell them Bonnie! they just need to get over themselves. i do wonder what they do when storms come along. this trip with you is as close as I'll ever get to seeing Bali. or Sisters, Or. thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-9368214643195769622012-08-31T19:03:10.302-04:002012-08-31T19:03:10.302-04:00Thanks so much for sharing this process. I always ...Thanks so much for sharing this process. I always wondered how they made this fabric. It's beautiful. It looks to me that these ppl are proud of what they make!! Good for them. What a wonderful adventure for you....PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-51615823121117990092012-08-31T18:48:42.818-04:002012-08-31T18:48:42.818-04:00Thank you for reminding some that modern isn’t alw...Thank you for reminding some that modern isn’t always the best and that the old way usually is. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I have enjoyed every clip, picture and ever word written. Marge Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327681133006893309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62201790586963497422012-08-31T18:48:23.314-04:002012-08-31T18:48:23.314-04:00Suzanne in Maine says, " keep the shirt"...Suzanne in Maine says, " keep the shirt"! You will be glad you did on the hot humid days in the south. If not, and it is woven cotton, what quilt will feature this red top?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com