Category: Indonesian Batik Motifs

Batik motif Cuwiri comes from Surakarta or Solo which is usually used in commemorating the baby’s seventh month or mitoni (seven-month ceremony). Cuwiri itself literally means small pieces in Javanese Sanskrit. The shape of this Cuwiri is described as a gunungan or what is called a “meru” ornament. The word Meru is taken from the word Semeru, one of the highest Continue reading Indonesian Batik Motif Cuwiri

Batik motif Yuyu Sekandang comes from Surakarta or Solo which is usually used in the birth ceremony of a baby or mitoni or seven monthly ceremony. In the custom, a person who is 7 months pregnant wears or replaces 7 kinds of custom cloth, one of which is Yuyu Sekandang. This is meant so that later the mother’s relationship process will Continue reading Indonesian Batik Motif Yuyu Sekandang

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

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

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

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