East Java is one of the provinces in Indonesia which is the center for producing batik. With a large area coverage and has several cities and districts that have their own characteristics and characteristics. This article will examine each city or district in East Java that is active in developing batik culture. Continue reading Variety of Batik from East Java
Month: December 2020
Indonesian Batik Vs Malaysian Batik
Indonesia and Malaysia are countries in Southeast Asia that are close and similar in terms of geography, demographics and culture. This allied country also has a similar language, which is called the Malay language. Of course, they have not only similarities, but also differences that often lead to horizontal conflicts and conflicts between the two countries. Continue reading Indonesian Batik Vs Malaysian Batik
Indonesian Lurik Weaving
Lurik is one of the cultural arts of Indonesian wastra which is made by weaving techniques made of cotton by hand twisting with a tool called gedongan. Taken from the Javanese language, lorek which means lines which mean simplicity and humility. The lurik fabric is only patterned with lines, but is divided into large and small lines. Continue reading Indonesian Lurik Weaving
The Beauty of Papuan Batik
Indonesian batik includes not only batik with motifs from Java Island, but also those outside Java. The beauty of non-Javanese batik motifs represents the beauty of nature, flora, fauna and local culture. Continue reading The Beauty of Papuan Batik
Get to know Batik Coloring
A piece of batik cloth consists of several kinds of elements in it, such as pattern, thickness of the cloth, fabric smoothness, and color. Color is the most important element because it influences perception and is sometimes the main indicator of the origin of a cloth and batik pattern. Continue reading Get to know Batik Coloring