BATIK painting technique has already existed for more than 1000 years ago. This art grow as the development of human knowledge. But why batik has a very strong relation with Indonesia? Or why international world would agree the fact that batik belongs to Indonesia?
Here are short and simple explanation which I thought would give you a little understanding of that fact……….
The term “Batik” has been internationally accepted. This word can be found in many international dictionaries. It means that even there is many and various painting and drawing in cloth media technique, Batik remains individual, special and unique technique that can’t be regarded same as those techniques. The term “Batik” itself was originated from Javanese language “amba” and “titik”.
Batik can’t be separated from every single historical event happened in Indonesia. There’s strong tradition and beliefs in Indonesian Batik. For examples, in visiting or attending the funeral one should wear batik with special motif, and also if one attend the marriage ceremony, the motif differ from daily or other activities wardrobe. This gives the understanding that batik is not ordinary clothes, not only an ordinary painting or drawing cloth, but also has an aesthetic value and tradition bound to it. This kind of matter didn’t exist in other “Batik” from or claimed by any other counties around the world.
The motives of Indonesia traditional Batik have limited variation and forms, and several motifs are wore by special or classified people such as king (sultan) or kraton members. The traditional batik preserved their motif and still wore in certain ceremonial events because every motif and symbols have their own meanings and philosophy. Parang Rusak motif for example, this motif actually is a sacred batik motif an only can be wore in Keraton environment and the color of this motif can be used to determine the origin of the one wearing it, whether from Keraton Solo or Jogja.
Indonesian batik represent the history of Indonesia. Therefore from batik we could traced back the historical moment of Indonesia. For example, the arrival of traders from across the world and the conqueror country. The bright color like red color is affected by Chinese, who also introduced the Phoenix motif. The European countries also interested in Batik, and the result is the unknown flower motif such as tulip and also the goods carried by them, such as skyscraper, and horse cart, including the color such as blue.
That’s why, I could assume that batik is original Indonesian Stuff. This is fantastic, beautiful and precious art of fashion Indonesian belong.
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