by anerdgallery | Tue, 03 Oct 2017 | Batikosophy
Jelamprang: the Sacred Motif from the North Sea Jelamprang, or jlamprang, is a classic Batik Pesisir (coastal batik) motif from Pekalongan, Central Java, with the production centre in Krapyak Village in North Pekalongan. A Brief History of Jelamprang Nobody...
by anerdgallery | Tue, 03 Oct 2017 | Batikosophy
Kawung Motif: the Seeds of Prosperity Photo credit: Marina Elphick Kawung is believed to be the oldest Batik Pedalaman motif, typically identified with the royal palace of Yogyakarta and Solo. It is one of the Ceplokan design, a general geometric design drawn...
by anerdgallery | Tue, 03 Oct 2017 | Batikosophy
Buketan Motif: the Elegant European Style Batik Pattern An example of Buketan Van Zuylen Buketan is a famous Batik Pesisir (coastal batik) motifs. This motif originates from a French word (yes, you guessed it right!), bouquet. It is a motif of a bouquet of flowers and...
by anerdgallery | Mon, 02 Oct 2017 | Batikosophy
Batik Process: the Making of a Textile Masterpiece Many experts and artisans will tell new buyers and enthusiasts that batik process is long and tedious. On the flipside, many describe it concisely as ‘producing patterns by repeating the process of applying...
by anerdgallery | Mon, 02 Oct 2017 | Batikosophy
Wax Removal: Revealing the Beauty of a New Batik Masterpiece The final step in the batik process is the wax removal. Commonly known as pelorodan in Javanese, this is the moment when a new batik masterpiece is born. Wax Removal: The Final Step After a textile is...
