Philosophy Batik

History and Philosophy Batik Motifs Wahyu  Temurun Batik motif tumurun revelation has been known since 1480 in the region of Jogjakarta, then spread to various regions. In each of these regions experienced growth tumurun revelation motif motif variation. In Jogjakarta, bird motif used is peacock. Peacock as a symbol of local Jogjakarta which shows the origin of the motif.  While in Solo varying peacock motif with a phoenix, phoenixes are not local birds. Replacement of a peacock with a phoenix is due to the influence of Chinese culture which was then developing in Solo. Patterns in tumurun revelation motif has a meaning and a certain philosophy. Fly crown pattern that became the main motif symbolizes glory. Describe his philosophy of hope that the users get directions, blessing, mercy and abundant grace of God Almighty. Hope to achieve success in reaching goals, position or rank. Meanwhile, in special cases such as a wedding, a blessin...

History and Philosophy Motifs Sekar  Jagad Sekar Jagad Batik motif is one of Indonesian batik motifs. Inland batik comes from Solo and Yogya. On a white background, the meaning is the world map. "Kar" in Dutch means maps and "Jagad" in Javanese means the world, so that this motif also symbolizes the diversity both in Indonesia and around the world. Batik describes the kindness and shapes commonly used by the experts, smart people, shamans palace and palace. This motif contains the meaning of beauty and fairness so that other people who would be fascinated. There is also assumed that the motive Sekar Jagad actually comes from the word dab universe. Sekar means flower and the universe is the world. Alloy said that reflected the name of this motif is a collection of worldwide interest. This was a repetition of geometric motifs in a way fried (paired side by side), which implies the beauty and grandeur of life in the world. This motif began to grow s...

History of Batik Batik originated from the Javanese "amba" meaning to write and "point". While the meaning of the word itself refers Batik fabric with a pattern that is produced by the nightly material is applied onto the fabric to resist the entry of the dye. Historically, batik originated from a common ancestor, which was known since the seventeenth century were painted and written on palm leaves. At that time, the motif is still dominated by the shapes of plants and animals. In the history of batik painting style has developed from plants and stars, is slowly turning towards abstract motives, like motif that resembles a cloud, puppets, reliefs, etc. White cloth which is used as an ingredient when it is a material that is the result of homespun. Meanwhile, coloring materials in use consist of herbs that created itself. Such as noni tree, high, indigo, soga, then the material for soda is made from soda ash, as well as salts made from mud. Batik art itself is ...