Batik Cirebon Kain Panjang – Cranes on Red Mega Mendung
$528.00
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This Batik Cirebon features groups of cranes on the swamp were repeated across the length of this batik panjang. This Chinese-influence artwork is set against brightly red Mega Mendung, a signature batik motif of the Cirebon batik which represents a leader that is humble, well-respected and subservient to the people. Cranes among the clouds, in Chinese mythology also symbolizes nobility. The details, like those on the wings of the birds are so fine and distinct, together with the gradation of colours on each cloud, shows that this is an artwork from a batik maker of the highest caliber. It takes the artists a few months to complete the whole length of the cloth with such an exquisite precision.
This is a Batik Cirebon, one of the coastal batik (batik pesisir) known for the colorful and thematic design. This batik cloth maybe folded and hanged or framed to highlight their best feature for any size and type of surfaces in your house or office. The color exudes conviction and positivity to any space. Alternatively, this cloth may be transformed into a ladies evening wear or gentlemen dress shirt to bring out their confidence and radiance.
- Size: 252 cm x 105 cm (99.2” x 41.3”)
- Material: Synthetic dye on cotton (Primissima)
- Pattern: Birds (crane) on Mega Mendung
- Technique: Hand-drawn batik
- Production Area: Cirebon, Indonesia
- Year of Production: 2016
Listing last update: 10 Apr 2020
