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The word Angklung originated from two words angka and lung. Angka means tone, and lung means broken or lost. Angklung then means as an incomplete tone (Soepandi and Atmadibrata, 1977;12). Made of bamboo an ancient plant which has provided various benefits for human beings, Angklung has become a symbol Indonesia’s unique culture, especially in Wast java (sunda).

a delicate process of dyeing using wax-resistant designs which are stamped (chap) on to 100% rayon material. Once the wax has hardened, the material is dyed using various techniques to achieve the famous textured batik look.