Wastra Hitakara Roadshow Brings Endek Fashion to Bangli

Bangli — Bali’s Dewan Kerajinan Nasional Daerah (Dekranasda) staged the “Wastra Hitakara” fashion roadshow at Alun-Alun Bangli on Thursday, 10 September 2026, presenting seven young Balinese designers working with traditional endek textiles as part of a broader push to keep local woven cloth in everyday use and support the creative economy, according to the Bali provincial government and local media.

The show in Bangli featured works by A Tiga by Turah Mayun, Taksu Design by Adhi Taksu, Agung Bali Collection by Agung Indira, Limas Boutique by Yenni Limas, Deluxe Design by Dayu Dian, Ipong Design by Ipong, and Body & Mind Bali by Dayu Karang.

According to statements from Dekranasda Bali chair Ny. Putri Koster reported by the provincial government and regional outlets, Wastra Hitakara is designed to promote traditional Balinese textiles, especially endek, by presenting them in contemporary fashion so they remain relevant for daily wear while sustaining artisans and small industries.

Endek on the runway

Local reports describe the Bangli event as part of the Dekranasda Bali Fashion Road Show series, with 30 models showing garments made from endek woven cloth that had been reworked into modern silhouettes while maintaining the fabric’s cultural character.

Coverage of the event notes that the roadshow aims to strengthen a fashion ecosystem based on Balinese textiles and encourage the emergence of talented designers across the island’s districts and cities.

In Bangli, the garments presented by the seven labels ranged from formal ceremonial styles to more contemporary looks, illustrating how endek can be adapted beyond heritage display into current fashion, according to regional media reports.

Linking preservation and markets

The Bali provincial government has framed Wastra Hitakara and related Dekranasda programs as part of a strategy to protect traditional weaving while expanding market access for local creative-economy actors.

According to these official statements, fashion shows under the Wastra Hitakara banner are intended not only as performances but also as collaborative spaces connecting endek weavers, young designers, models, and other creative workers.

Regional coverage of the Bangli roadshow reports that the garments shown on the catwalk were made available for purchase by guests at the end of the event, giving small and medium-sized industries direct exposure to potential buyers and providing a practical route from promotion to sales.

Officials quoted in local media say such events are expected to add value to traditional cloth and improve the competitiveness of local products by pairing cultural narratives with contemporary design and marketing.

Part of a wider initiative

The Bangli stop on the Wastra Hitakara fashion roadshow sits within a trilogy of Dekranasda Bali fashion programs, which includes monthly Fashion Day events, an annual Fashion Week, and the rotating roadshow across Bali’s regencies and cities.

Through these initiatives, Dekranasda Bali has promoted regular use of endek in public life, including designated days when civil servants are encouraged to wear endek-based clothing, as part of efforts to sustain demand for the textile and support the livelihoods of weavers and small industries.

Local reports indicate that the Bangli fashion roadshow was attended by regional government officials alongside Dekranasda leaders, underscoring the political and economic importance attached to preserving traditional textiles while integrating them into Bali’s contemporary fashion and tourism economy.

Sources

• Tribun Bali (tribunnews.com regional section)
• Narasi Bali
• Denpasar24
• Letternews
• Government of Bali (Provinsi Bali) official site
• Baliilu.com