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.
