Indonesian Batik sorts very varied and come from different regions throughout Indonesia. Batik is synonymous with the city of Solo, Yogyakarta and also Pekalongan, but it's been known batik originated from other than those cities. Currently known also batik from outside Java, such as Batik Bali and Minangkabau, even some from outside the Indonesian Batik as Batik Japan and the Netherlands. To get closer we are to the Indonesian Batik, let's get to know a variety of Indonesian Batik from various regions:
Various Batik Indonesia and the region of origin, namely :
Batik Solo.
Solo City is an area known for its craft, one of which is batik. Solo Batik already known the general public and even to foreign countries. Solo Batik motif has at least five of the most popular, the motive sido compassion, queen motif ratih, parang motif kusuma, golden bowl motive, and the motive sekar universe. The central area of batik in Solo were on home Laweyan.
Batik Jogja.
Not only the city of Solo, Jogja also known also known as batik craft. This batik formerly only used by certain circles in Yogyakarta, such as the royal family, but now anyone can use Batik Jogja. There are five Jogja Batik motif of the most popular motifs kawung, parang motif Kusumo, truntum motifs, patchwork motif, and motifs pamiluto.
Batik Pekalongan.
One of the cities in Central Java is famous for batik craft other than the city of Solo is a city which is famous Pekalongan batik as well. Batik Pekalongan batik is typical of coastal areas that are rich in color, even we can find the Pekalongan Batik with a combination of about 10 colors that seem attractive but still dynamic.
Batik Madura.
Maybe you know Madura with bull-races race course, or perhaps because of Madura is a salt production centers in Indonesia? Did you know that Madura is also famous for its batik flavored and high value? Batik Madura looks brighter than the batik most, so it seems to be more daring and assertive.
Batik Cirebon.
Batik Cirebon or commonly called Batik Megamendung an artwork batik from Cirebon, West Java. Batik is completely unique and different from most of the batik, for the Government of Indonesia Batik Cirebon trying to gain recognition as one of the World Heritage of Indonesia by registering to the PPB agency, UNESCO.
Batik Jakarta.
Maybe some of you do not know Batik Jakarta, but the original Betawi batik is really there. It is now rare to encounter existence already, but first batik never be an idol among the people of the capital. Currently, prestige far behind the Betawi Batik Solo and Pekalongan Batik, maybe it's time we return back to Jakarta Batik existence.
Batik Bali.
Bali is not only known for its well-known Balinese sarong and worldwide, but also possessed Bali batik. This proves that Indonesian Batik is not only located in Java, but also island and other islands in Indonesia. Batik Bali is very beautiful because it is inspired by the charm of the natural beauty of the island.
Batik Tasikmalaya.
Besides the city of Cirebon, West Java also has other batik production centers, the city of Tasikmalaya. Batik is known as Tasik Batik, batik has its own charm and is quite popular among the public. The specificity of Batik Lake is bright colors with images of flora and fauna that exist around Tasikmalaya such as birds, flowers, and others
Batik Banten.
Banten province also has a batik which is widely known, especially among people of Banten, namely Batik Banten. Batik batik Bantam is one of the best in the world and has gained international recognition. One of the unique batik Bantam not found on other batik is batik Banten as media tell the story (recounted the history).
Batik Minangkabau.
Who says there's only batik in Java and Bali? Sumatra island also has its own batik Batik is derived from the Minangkabau Padang, West Sumatra. Batik Minangkabau-called Batik Land Liek or in Indonesian Batik clay, this is because one of the batik dye is clay. This very beautiful batik unfortunately it will be difficult for us to meet.
In addition to the ten kinds of Indonesian batik, there are still many more batik from various regions in Indonesia such as Malang Batik, Batik Aceh, Jombang Batik, Batik Pekalongan, Tulungagung Batik, Batik Kediri, Holy Batik, Batik Jepara, Batik Brebes, and batik- other batik. It is the wealth of the Indonesian nation are worth noble, it is fitting we maintain and preserve this nation's culture worldwide.
Batik Typical Kediri.
Historically, batik originated from a common ancestor, known since the 17th century, written and painted on palm leaves. At such times, the famous motif is the ornamental motifs of animals and plants.
According to the manufacturing process, the technique of batik is divided into batik, batik printing and batik. Here is the process of making batik:
The tools required:
Canting -> canting is a tool to make batik. Usually made of copper that ends resembling a bird's beak.
Gawangan -> is a place to put a cloth to be in batik. Gawangan can be made of wood or bamboo.
Skillet -> form a small skillet to melt the night or wax. The frying pan can be made of copper or clay.
Anglo / stove print-> is used to heat the griddle.
Night / wax -> night batik is made from a mixture of different types of materials in the form of gondorukem, fat coconut oil, and paraffin.
Dye -> also commonly referred to as Wedel or tom.
The process of making batik :
Prepare the fabric, make patterns on cloth by using a pencil
Once the motif is completed, draped fabric on gawangan
Turn on the stove / brazier. Put night / wax into a pan and heat a skillet over low heat until melted perfect evening. Let the fire still smoldering
Begin batik by way of take a little bit of liquid evening using canting, inflatable inflatable briefly let me not too hot, then scratched canting by following the existing pattern. Be careful not until evening that the liquid dripped on the surface of the fabric as it will affect the outcome of the motif.
After all covered motif night, then the next process is the process of coloring
Prepare the dye in a bucket, then dip the cloth into the dye solution with a brush, repeat several times.
The next stage is the removal of wax batik process by way of crusting and dissolves.
The last stage of the process of making batik is the washing and drying process. Thank you for reading this article. Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno.
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