Jelamprang: the Sacred Motif from the North Sea

Jelamprang: the Sacred Motif from the North Sea

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...
Kawung Motif: the Seeds of Prosperity

Kawung Motif: the Seeds of Prosperity

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...