Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Batik Indramayu

Batik designs from this Indramayu further highlight images of flora and fauna, many curved lines that taper (riritan), white background and dark color, a lot of the points made by cocolan needle technique, the shape of a fad (sawut) short and rigid. Etong motif, for example, describes a variety of marine animals brought home by the sea fish such as fish, shrimp, squid, jellyfish and crabs. Stranded Ship motif suggests that fishing vessels are being stranded on the rocks. Ganggeng motive, according to the name that describes the type of seaweed found on the North Coast of Java.

While the motive Flower Gunda is a plant that lived on the coast and could be a side dish pecel. In addition to explaining the activities on the coast, batik motif of Indramayu also illustrates that there are daily activities such as the Swastika Motif, Motif ngibing Peacock, Kereta Kencana Motif, and Motif ragged Teak. Swastika motifs inspired by the Japanese colonial period, depicting the symbol of violence that occurred during Japanese occupation. Ngibing peacock motif inspired by the beautiful peacock. While the motive Train Wilarodra Kencana is a picture of King, who was in the royal stables.
Batik Indramayu

Batik Indramayu

Batik Indramayu

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