Batik Tasikmalaya

Batik motifs Tasikmalaya

Tasikmalaya Batik motifs  tend to be simple, and generally strong in geometric patterns. In addition, batik Tasikmalaya also rich in flora and fauna decoration. Parahyangan depicted in shades of orchid flower and bird motifs, peacock-ngibing, cala-culu, bali bananas, sapujagat, and Awi Ngarambat.

Tasikmalaya batik motifs are: root, antanan, balimbing, background stone urns, lancah Tasik, awi ngarambat, sente, rereng papangkah peutey leaves, tsunami udey, peacock, calaculu, mountain kawi, kadaka, slow side, lancah purple plane, rereng orlet, renfiel, rereng sintung, Manuk rereng peutey Selong, Manuk background scales, background haremis peacock, peacock ngibing, machetes, sidomukti umbrella, sisit dragon, taleus Talbot, turih-wajit-Limar.

In fact, spinach leaves and cobwebs were modified into a beautiful motif in the hands of the artists batik Tasikmalaya. Simple, funny, but no less artistic than the other batik motifs.

color

Tasikmalaya batik colors are very eye-catching. Yes, the colors are bright and cheerful like red, blue, green, orange, purple, brown, and yellow background color dominates the beautiful fabrics. While on the designauto batik; ksi Sukapura Village, there are the hallmark of a slightly different color, the ground colors like red, black, and brown.

Staining in the batik process Tasikmalaya Sukapura produced in the village take a more complicated process of coloring. More details about this technique, see the info on the numbers further, yes.

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Batik Lasem

History of batik Lasem
According to the Chronicle written by MPU Santri Lasem Badra, the existence of batik originated in Lasem Laksaman Cheng Ho's arrival in 1413 AD Zheng He's men named Bi Nang Un Lasem also settled in with his wife, Li Na Ni. Well, from the expertise of the hands of Li Na Ni is created by a variety of batik cloth that became the forerunner of the existence of batik Lasem.

Lasem batik heyday occurred in the 19th century. In those days, almost every person of Chinese descent into batik entrepreneurs. In their homes, batik produced. They recruit local people to become artisans.

Even more creative batik artisans create new motives. They respond to the situation. For instance, when Daendels employ people to make the highway, creating kricakan motif, or watu rupture.

However, the heyday began to fade in the era of the 1950s. Political conditions that are not in favor of the ethnic Chinese make a lot of batik entrepreneurs out of business.

Batik motifs Lasem

Chinese cultural influence is evident in Hong bird motif, latticework, chrysanthemums, and liong. Motifs that were created by Na Li Ni and a very distinctive characteristic of batik Lasem and unique to the present.

Sam Pek Eng romance Tay, alias the classic legend of the Affairs of China, also have become quite popular motif in batik Lasem.

In addition to these motives, there are some names Lasem famous batik motif, like motif Watu Break, Naga Kricak, Ceplok plate, Sekar Jagat, Kawung Lerek Sekar axis, as well as the Light of the Moon.

Batik Lasem also have the effect of Solo and Yogyakarta batik motif. Kawung and parang ornament often found in batik Lasem.

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Batik Indramayu

Batik Indramayu seringkali disebut juga Batik Dermayon. Berasal dari kota Indramayu, Jawa Barat. Indramayu adalah kota pelabuhan. Dan, batik Indramayu pun tergolong batik pesisir.
Dibuat dengan metode batik cap yang dibuat dengan menggunakan bantuan canting cap. Canting cap mirip seperti stempel dengan bahan yang terbuat dari tembaga dan dimensinya lebih besar, rata-rata berukuran 20cm X 20cm.
Pembuatannya membutuhkan waktu tidak sebentar. Pembatik cap harus dapat menakar dengan pas di mana ia meletakkan posisi canting cap agar motif tidak miring atau terbalik misalnya. Ya, tentu dibutuhkan ketelitian dan ketekunan tersendiri untuk menghasilkan batik cap yang cantik seperti ini.

Kain yang digunakan untuk batik ini adalah kain katun prima, jenis kain katun yang cukup baik untuk digunakan menjadi batik cap.

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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.

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Batik Madura

 

Batik Madura Colors

Batik Madura through the coloring process is typical. Dyes are used almost entirely a natural coloring agent. Various parts of the plant used to dye batik Write Madura, such as skin Mundu, jirek wood, wood jambal, noni roots, or fruit leather jelawe. The natural dyes to make colors on durable Madura batik.

Batik Madura itself known by the striking colors of the eye. Most dominant color of yellow, red, and green.

motif

Madura batik motif is very rich. Variety of flora and fauna preserved in a piece of batik cloth. The weapon was inspired Batik Madura, as evidenced by the presence of spear motif. Another motif of batik madura is a fan of them, ship, sea grass, and lozenges.

One characteristic that is unique in Madura batik is a natural fissure formed by fragments of wax on the coloring process. Cracks that would make it look more beautiful Madura batik.

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Batik Cirebon

That said, people skills Cirebon batik originated from cold hands Trusmi Ki Gede. In addition to spreading the religion of Islam, the son of Sunan Gunung Jati fruits are also taught skills to make. While the influence of Chinese culture originated in motives of Sunan Gunung Jati marriage with Tien Ong. Women from China are carrying trinkets smelling Chinese batik inspired to put it in batik motifs.

There are two types of Cirebon batik, batik or classical palace, which grow and thrive in the environment and Kesepuhan Kanoman palace. And coastal batik Cirebon. Character of the people who harbor open to foreign influences also influence on the batik motifs and colors of coastal Cirebon.

 

Color

Batik is a classic feature of the base color fabric Cirebon younger than the color line on the main motif. Classical batik Cirebon generally have yellow (Sogan rubbing), black, and cream-colored base. Or it could be dark blue, dark red, with a base color of ivory or creamy white cloth.

In the meantime, there are types who wear batik Cirebon coastal colors are more bold, bright and flashy. Background fabric is usually clear of unwanted color staining during the coloring process.

 Batik motifs Cirebon

In the classical batik, there is usually a motif Wadasan, or rock in certain parts. Similarly, the cloud-shaped ornament, also a part that is the hallmark of the batik Cirebon.

The lines on the motif generally use a single, thin line. 0.5 millimeters, and older than the color of colored cloths.

Kind of a classic batik motif Cirebon include Mega Chance, Liman, Paksinaga, Banjar Balong, Lion Umbrella, Singa Barong, Kris Patran, and Chicken Alas. While this type of coastal batik motif Cirebon include Ship Company, Pekalis, Chinese Dancers, Semarangan, Wren Bird and many more.

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