Batik Solo

Historically, batik Solo existing prior to the batik of Yogyakarta. Prince Mangkubumi carry-batik batik of Solo Kasunanan as a basis for creating a batik of Yogyakarta.

Even so, there is a much different characteristic between Batik Batik Solo and Yogya. Solo batik cloth soga yellowish brown. In the s type, not found in white. Solo batik motif of the most famous is sidomukti.

Political influence on the Batik Solo

That said, the attitude of different political parties and the royal palace of Solo Yagyakarta of batik Balanda affect the character of both.

Sultan Palace, who firmly opposed the colonial government mnghasilkan batik motifs and colors are too strict. Meanwhile, the attitude of the pro-palace Solo colonial reflected in the resulting batik. The close relationship and the Netherlands make batik Solo seem more flexible and free. The decoration was more varied, and the colors are more varied.

Filosofi Hindu
Beberapa motif pada batik Solo mengandung filosofi-filosofi yang banyak terpengaruh dari Filafat Jawa dan Hindu.