Tempayang leaf batik motif is the original batik motif from ancient Mataram (Solo and Jogja). This motif is taken from the original leaf, namely the tempayang flower. Tempayang has a shape like a date palm which is oval and long, but will change shape and expand when exposed to hot water. First of all, we discuss the meaning of Continue reading Indonesian Batik Motif Tempayang Leaf
Month: September 2020
Indonesian Batik Motif Sido Drajad
Sido Drajad batik motif is one of the classic batik motifs originating from the Yogyakarta Palace. Etymologically, Sido Drajad comes from the word sido, which in Javanese means to be or in this context is hope or prayer, and drajad, which is the degree or rank or social class in life. This motif cloth is usually used by the besan or in-laws in Javanese traditional wedding Continue reading Indonesian Batik Motif Sido Drajad
Indonesian Batik with Elephant Birowo motif
The elephant is an animal with a symbol of great strength. This batik asala Kesunanan Surakarta or Solo is depicted with an elephant standing upright and given several supporting ornaments such as plants. The flora in question is a plant that is believed to come from the Sleman area, Yogyakarta. Many believe that this Continue reading Indonesian Batik with Elephant Birowo motif
Indonesian Batik with Ciptoning Motif
This Ciptoning batik motif consists of several decorative ornaments inside such as scales, puppets, machetes, gurdo, and several animals such as elephants, birds, and butterflies. This motif is depicted with a symmetrical and geometric groove and is connected from one point to another. It is said that this Ciptoning motif was Continue reading Indonesian Batik with Ciptoning Motif