Origins and History of Batik Indonesia
By Oxana on October 13th, 2009 in Science and tagged batik
Batik is historically derived from ancestors, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At the moment motif batik pattern is still dominated by forms of animals andplants. But in its development history of batik have evolved, frompainting motifs of animals and plants gradually turn to the abstractpatterns that resemble a cloud, temple reliefs, wayang beber and so forth. Furthermore, through the merger of the painting with the art ofdecorating style clothing, batik art show as we know it today. The type and style of traditional batik quite so much, but the patternsand variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of eachregion are very diverse. Indonesia's cultural treasures so rich nationhas been driving styles and types of batik tradisioanal with the characteristics of specialty themselves.
Batik is historically derived from ancestors, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At the moment motif batik pattern is still dominated by forms of animals andplants. But in its development history of batik have evolved, frompainting motifs of animals and plants gradually turn to the abstractpatterns that resemble a cloud, temple reliefs, wayang beber and so forth. Furthermore, through the merger of the painting with the art ofdecorating style clothing, batik art show as we know it today. The type and style of traditional batik quite so much, but the patternsand variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of eachregion are very diverse. Indonesia's cultural treasures so rich nationhas been driving styles and types of batik tradisioanal with the characteristics of specialty themselves.
The development of Batik in Indonesia
The history of batik in Indonesia with regard to the development of the Majapahit kingdom and the kingdom afterwards. In some records, the development of batik is mostly done in times of Mataram kingdom, thenin the kingdom of Solo and Yogyakarta.
The history of batik in Indonesia with regard to the development of the Majapahit kingdom and the kingdom afterwards. In some records, the development of batik is mostly done in times of Mataram kingdom, thenin the kingdom of Solo and Yogyakarta.
Art of batik is an art image on the fabric for clothing that was one of the family culture of Indonesian kings of old. Batik initially worked in thepalace alone are limited and the results for the king's clothes and familyand his followers. Because many of the followers of the king who livedoutside the palace, the art of batik was brought by them out palace andplace of each work.
The process of making batik
In the development of this batik art gradually imitated by the peoplenearest and subsequently expanded into the work of women in the household to fill his spare time. Furthermore, batik clothes that used only the royal family, then became a popular folk clothes, both womenand men. White fabric that is used when it is the result of homespun. Medium dyematerials used consisted of plants native to Indonesia who made himself among others of: noni tree, tall, soga, indigo, and the material is made from soda ash soda, as well as salts made from mud soil. So this batik in Indonesia has been known since the time of Majapahitkingdom and continued to grow until the next kingdom. The startspreading this batik art belongs to the people of Indonesia and Java in particular tribe is after the end of the eighteenth century or earlynineteenth century. Produced batik batik is all to the early twentieth century and printed batik is known only after the world war was overunity or around 1920. Now, batik has become part of traditionalIndonesian clothing.
In the development of this batik art gradually imitated by the peoplenearest and subsequently expanded into the work of women in the household to fill his spare time. Furthermore, batik clothes that used only the royal family, then became a popular folk clothes, both womenand men. White fabric that is used when it is the result of homespun. Medium dyematerials used consisted of plants native to Indonesia who made himself among others of: noni tree, tall, soga, indigo, and the material is made from soda ash soda, as well as salts made from mud soil. So this batik in Indonesia has been known since the time of Majapahitkingdom and continued to grow until the next kingdom. The startspreading this batik art belongs to the people of Indonesia and Java in particular tribe is after the end of the eighteenth century or earlynineteenth century. Produced batik batik is all to the early twentieth century and printed batik is known only after the world war was overunity or around 1920. Now, batik has become part of traditionalIndonesian clothing.
Pekalongan Batik
Although no official records began to be known when the batik inPekalongan, but according to estimates existing in Pekalongan batikaround the year 1800. Even according to data recorded at the Ministry,batik was made 1802, like a small tree motif in the form of clothes. But significant progress is expected to occur after a major war in 1825-1830 in the kingdom of Mataram which is often referred to as JavaDiponegoro war or war. With the onset of this battle royal family andurged his followers were many who left the kingdom. They then spreadtowards the East and West. Later in the area - a new area that thefamily and followers develop batik.
Although no official records began to be known when the batik inPekalongan, but according to estimates existing in Pekalongan batikaround the year 1800. Even according to data recorded at the Ministry,batik was made 1802, like a small tree motif in the form of clothes. But significant progress is expected to occur after a major war in 1825-1830 in the kingdom of Mataram which is often referred to as JavaDiponegoro war or war. With the onset of this battle royal family andurged his followers were many who left the kingdom. They then spreadtowards the East and West. Later in the area - a new area that thefamily and followers develop batik.
Pekalongan public encounter with the various nations such as China,Dutch, Arabic, Indian, Malay and Japanese in ancient timeshad beencolored the dynamics of color motifs and batik art .
In connection with the several types of batik motif result of the influenceof various countries who came to be known as the identity of Pekalongan batik. The motive was, that is batik Jlamprang, inspiredfrom Indian and Arab Affairs. Then batik Encim and Klengenan,influenced by the Peranakan Chinese. Dutch batik, batik MorningAfternoon, and batik Hokokai, grown rapidly since the Japaneseoccupation.
In connection with the several types of batik motif result of the influenceof various countries who came to be known as the identity of Pekalongan batik. The motive was, that is batik Jlamprang, inspiredfrom Indian and Arab Affairs. Then batik Encim and Klengenan,influenced by the Peranakan Chinese. Dutch batik, batik MorningAfternoon, and batik Hokokai, grown rapidly since the Japaneseoccupation.
. Pekalongan batik is very unique because it relies entirely on hundreds of small entrepreneurs, rather than on a handful of large employershave capital. Since many decades ago until now, most of Pekalonganbatik production process is done in homes. As a result, closely unitedwith batik Pekalongan Pekalongan community life that is now divided into two administrative regions, namely Pekalongan Municipality andRegency of Pekalongan.
Pekalongan batik tidal development, showing Pekalongan eligible to become an icon for the development of batik in Indonesia. Icon forworks of art that never gave up with the times and always dynamic.Now, batik has become a breath of everyday life Pekalongan residentsand is one superior product. This is because many industries which produce batik. Because the product is known for his batik, Known as CITY BATIK Pekalongan. The nickname came from a longtradition rooted in Pekalongan. During that long period, variousproperties, the variety of uses, type design, as well as batik quality is determined by the climate and the presence of fibers of local, historical factors, trade and community readiness to accept and understand newideas. Batik is an art culture that admired the world, among the traditionalvarieties produced with dye technology hurdles, none of which can be present as beautiful and as smooth as batik Pekalongan.
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