The city of Yogyakarta is the center of batik and souvenirs that are sought after by tourists. Batik art from developed and developing countries in the 15th century.
At that time the art of batik gets influence from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam against batik motifs. In this era of batik is made just inside the palace and loved by the daughter of the Palace.
Craft of batik in Indonesia has many motives that are not only from within the country, but also batik there originated from abroad such as Russia.
Batik design in Indonesia is also varied, including batik from Yogyakarta and Solo batik from the city. Although both use the same material, but this is actually two different batik.
The difference is in color. Batik Jogja white with black motif, while the Solo batik yellow with no white motif. Use of this batik cloth also vary. In Kraton Jogja, there are standard rules regarding the use of this batik cloth.
For weddings, batik cloth used should be patterned Sidomukti, Sidoluhur, Sidoasih, Taruntum, or Grompol. As for the show baby birth, batik cloth that may be imposed is patterned batik cloth Picis Ceplok Garudo, Parang Mangkoro, or Gringsing Mangkoro.
Some examples of classical batik of Yogyakarta, among others: Parang, Geometry, latticework, ivy, plant motifs Water, Flowers, Animals in life and others. Batik at this time not only as a fabric but also as apparel, Bed Covers, Pillow and others. Today batik has become a new trend in society.
Not only the clothes that use batik cloth as a material. Cushion cover, curtain and bed sheets have also been using batik cloth. This is a good beginning for the preservation of batik art.
Batik in Yogyakarta Special Region is currently growing rapidly.
No less than 400 batik of Yogyakarta batik motifs consisting of classical and modern motif located in the city of Yogyakarta to the city of Yogyakarta is now known as the City of Batik.
No less than 400 batik of Yogyakarta batik motifs consisting of classical and modern motif located in the city of Yogyakarta to the city of Yogyakarta is now known as the City of Batik.
Batik industries are found all over Region of Yogyakarta Special Region. In this city, many located in the batik industry Tirtodipuran, Panembahan, and Prawirotaman.
CULTURAL HERITAGE BATIK HANDICRAFT.
Batik is a fabric construction illustrated in particular by writing the wax on the cloth, then processing is processed in a certain way.
Batik is a fabric construction illustrated in particular by writing the wax on the cloth, then processing is processed in a certain way.
Certain batik design should only be used by the nobility.
Traditionally, design a wider line or wavy line design with thicker showed a higher position.
Therefore, in the ceremonies, one's position can be known with regard batik cloth that she wears.
Traditionally, design a wider line or wavy line design with thicker showed a higher position.
Therefore, in the ceremonies, one's position can be known with regard batik cloth that she wears.
Other areas in Indonesia has its own unique design, such as flowers, nature, animals, or folklore. Batik coast of the northern coastal town of Java, such as Pekalongan, Cirebon, Lasem, and Tuban, has a bright color and influenced Javanese culture, Arabic, Chinese, and Dutch.
In colonial times, a favorite among coastal batik Chinese descent and Dutch.
The tradition of batik is also quite a lot in the area of West Java. Ciamis, Garut, Tasikmalaya, and Kuningan city. Kuningan city is a batik producing areas that have unique motifs.
In addition to Java, Bali and batik are also produced, known batik Sumatra, Jambi, Aceh, Palembang and Riau.
The tradition of batik is also quite a lot in the area of West Java. Ciamis, Garut, Tasikmalaya, and Kuningan city. Kuningan city is a batik producing areas that have unique motifs.
In addition to Java, Bali and batik are also produced, known batik Sumatra, Jambi, Aceh, Palembang and Riau.
Batik Making Techniques.
Fabrics used from natural materials like cotton or silk, so it can absorb the wax.
In general, batik making through three stages, 1. of wax on the cloth, 2 and 3 staining, release of wax from the fabric.
The cloth will be made into batik should be washed and boiled several times to remove residual starch, chalk, or other material that is still attached to the fabric.
In general, batik making through three stages, 1. of wax on the cloth, 2 and 3 staining, release of wax from the fabric.
The cloth will be made into batik should be washed and boiled several times to remove residual starch, chalk, or other material that is still attached to the fabric.
1. Giving candle.
Although the art of batik is very complicated, but the tool used is very simple. The main tool is the holes small canting (a tool to write a liquid wax). Canting is made of copper with a stalk of bamboo along the 11 cm. Canting filled liquid wax is used to draw the design on the cloth.
Small hole in the canting have several sizes, ranging from 1 mm to design a very detailed up to a larger size to fill a wider area of design.
Canting hole size can be divided into three kinds, namely small, medium and large sizes. Sometimes a piece of cotton inserted in the mouth a kind of canting or brush to fill in areas that are very wide. Another tool used is the pan used to contain the liquid wax.
Pan was placed on the stove lit a candle in order to remain liquid. Batik patterns created by canting called batik.
Making batik takes between 2-3 months. Making batik with canting very long. Due to market demand quite a lot, then developed batik making in stamp because it is more quickly and effectively with a cheaper price.
Stamp batik design is made of copper that is used to paste wax on the fabric according to design. By using the stamp, the time needed to make batik can be fast.
2. Giving color.
After treatment with wax finish, cloth soaked with the dye. For a darker color longer dipping time, and vice versa. After the cloth soaked with cold water in order to wax more attached.
If the desired color was appropriate and has been dry cloth. In the coloring back, other parts or that has given color to process, given the candle again. Subsequent staining process, the part that has been given a candle and then scraped with a small knife for the colors can be absorbed into the fabric.
Sections are then rubbed with hot water before the next dipped in the coloring process.
Number of colors in batik dyed fabric shows how many times a dye, usually the more colors the more expensive price of batik cloth.
Although the art of batik is very complicated, but the tool used is very simple. The main tool is the holes small canting (a tool to write a liquid wax). Canting is made of copper with a stalk of bamboo along the 11 cm. Canting filled liquid wax is used to draw the design on the cloth.
Small hole in the canting have several sizes, ranging from 1 mm to design a very detailed up to a larger size to fill a wider area of design.
Canting hole size can be divided into three kinds, namely small, medium and large sizes. Sometimes a piece of cotton inserted in the mouth a kind of canting or brush to fill in areas that are very wide. Another tool used is the pan used to contain the liquid wax.
Pan was placed on the stove lit a candle in order to remain liquid. Batik patterns created by canting called batik.
Making batik takes between 2-3 months. Making batik with canting very long. Due to market demand quite a lot, then developed batik making in stamp because it is more quickly and effectively with a cheaper price.
Stamp batik design is made of copper that is used to paste wax on the fabric according to design. By using the stamp, the time needed to make batik can be fast.
2. Giving color.
After treatment with wax finish, cloth soaked with the dye. For a darker color longer dipping time, and vice versa. After the cloth soaked with cold water in order to wax more attached.
If the desired color was appropriate and has been dry cloth. In the coloring back, other parts or that has given color to process, given the candle again. Subsequent staining process, the part that has been given a candle and then scraped with a small knife for the colors can be absorbed into the fabric.
Sections are then rubbed with hot water before the next dipped in the coloring process.
Number of colors in batik dyed fabric shows how many times a dye, usually the more colors the more expensive price of batik cloth.
3. Disposal Candles.
If the coloring process is complete, the cloth is boiled in water to boil. The process of boiling to remove the wax done twice.
At last one added potassium hydroxide stew so attached permanently to the fabric color and prevent color does not fade, and batik cloth soaked with cold water and dried. If the coloring process is complete, the cloth is boiled in water to boil. The process of boiling to remove the wax done twice.
