Talking about batik will never end. This time we will discuss one of the batik outside Java which has a variety of motifs that are rarely heard, but are rich in cultural values. Basically, batik Jambi contains a lot of natural beauty which is reflected in the flora and fauna motifs. The first time batik in Jambi was discovered by Tasilo Adam in 1928 who was then assisted by Mr. Ezarman, Continue reading Jambi Batik
Month: October 2020
History of Javanese Palace Batik
It is called the Javanese Palace, because the topic this time will refer to the early civilizations in Indonesia or the archipelago, especially in Java, namely the Old Mataram Palace, which consists of 4 regions, namely Yogyakarta and Pakualaman (DIYogyakarta) and Surakarta and Mangkubumi. (Solo). Before going there, at first in the era of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom, Continue reading History of Javanese Palace Batik
Madurese Original Batik Motif
Madura Island is one of the areas in East Java which is rich in cultural diversity. The area which is famous for its worldwide specialty, Sate Madura, consists of four districts, namely Bangkalan Regency, Sampang Regency, Pamekasan Regency and Sumenep Regency. This island is also known for its beautiful and exotic batik. It is said to be exotic because Continue reading Madurese Original Batik Motif
Indonesian Peranakan Batik
For Indonesians, the word peranakan is very familiar. Peranakans themselves, when they see the translation in the dictionary, are a term for those who are ethnic immigrants in the country of Indonesia who then live, settle, become Indonesian citizens, and have children and grandchildren in the country. Those who are labeled as peranakan are generally still closely related Continue reading Indonesian Peranakan Batik
Indonesian Batik Motif Ayam Puger
One of the most diverse Indonesian batik is from Java Island, especially many of which come from the interior such as Solo, Yogyakarta, Klaten, and Banyumas. This time we will discuss one of the famous motifs from Banyumas, namely the Puger Chicken batik motif. In the scientific literature, nothing can explain how batik entered Banyumas. However, according to Continue reading Indonesian Batik Motif Ayam Puger
Indonesian Batik Motif Ceplok Jamblang
Batik Ceplok is one of the standard motifs or the main motifs of the ancient Mataram Kingdom which is currently divided into the Yogyakarta Palace and the Surakarta Sunanate. As has been reviewed in previous articles, the ceplok motif is depicted with symmetrical and geometric motifs, which form circles or squares that extend along the fabric. Continue reading Indonesian Batik Motif Ceplok Jamblang