Category: type of batik

Batik Motif: Pisan Bali.
Origin: Found in the 9th century in relief sculptures of temples in Central Java.

This motif was discovered by a Bali people named Ketut Krisna who was originally used as a belt on the waist or head Continue reading Motif Batik Pisan Bali Batik Indonesia

Batik Motif : Bokor Kencono.
Origin: First discovered during the reign of PakuBuwono IX in the Surakarta Palace.

The Meaning of Bokor Kencono batik motifs:
Derived from the word Bokor which means flower water in religious ceremonies and Kencono means gold. Continue reading Motif Bokor Kencono Batik Indonesia

Batik Motif: Udan Liris.
Origin: Found by Pakubuwono III who was imprisoned and soaking in the river, which suddenly the wind and rain blew. This is the beginning of this motif was made. Continue reading Batik Indonesia Motif Udan Liris

Batik Motif: MaduBronto.
Origin: Year of discovery not found.

The Meaning of Bronto Honey Motifs:
Taken from the word honey which means sweet and bronto which means to fight. So it symbolizes fighting in sweetness. Continue reading Batik Indonesia Motif Madu Bronto

Batik Motif: Semen Klewer.
Origin: Banyumas, Jawa Tengah.

The Meaning of Batik Klewer Motif:
Semen Klewer is derived from Javanese, cement means semi which symbolizes the growth of life, and Klewer means hanging. Continue reading Batik Indonesia Motif Semen Klewer

Batik Pattern: Truntum Buntal
Origin of Batik: Solo (18th century)

Meanings:
Truntum Buntal symbolizes fidelity and loyalty. Historically, Queen Kencono is the empress of Sultan Paku Buwono III from Solo, who was ignored by Continue reading Indonesian Batik Pattern Truntum Buntal