Philosophy Batik

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...

Philosophy Motifs Truntum Truntum derived from the word nuntun (guides) Motif truntum meaning love blossomed again. According to the story, this motif was created circa 1749-1788 AD when the Queen or Queen Kencono Berok (Consort of Pakubowono III) is ignored by her husband busy paying attention because his new concubine. Then the queen chose to get closer to the Giver of Life at night. When looking at the sky clear and starry, he got his inspiration. To fill the void, he began making batik work truntum shaped like a star. Hose long later, the king found the empress was batik a beautiful fabric. Day by day the king noticed empress and beautiful fabrics that are being made. Then came the return affection for the king on the queen. In addition, truntum motif also symbolizes loyalty. This motif is used when the wedding day by the parents of the bride. The hope is that love which will descend tumaruntum the bride and groom. The use of Batik Motif Truntum now Motifs is simp...

Philosophy Motifs Kawung Batik motif Kawung have a meaning that symbolizes the hope that human beings will always remember his origin. Antiquity, batik motif kawung worn in the kingdom. Royal officials wearing kawung reflect his personal motif as a leader who is able to control the passions and conscience in order to maintain a balance in the behavior of human life. The history of the discovery of motif kawung this is when there is a young man from the village that has the appearance of an authoritative and respected among his people. Shortly because of the behavior of this young man who was very polite and wise, to make his name heard up in the kingdom of Mataram. The royal party was curious about the fame name of this young man, so diutuslah spying for invited this young man to the king. The telik sandipun managed to find this young man. Hearing that his son was invited by the king, making the mother feel moved and hung many hopes.  Mother advised that this young man...

 History and Philosophy Motifs Sidomukti Sidomukti is one type of court batik, which is usually made from natural dyes Soga. Soga or brown color on the color of batik cloth batik sidomukti classic or original. Batik Sidomukti came from Solo, Central Java, with his motif are genuine and ancient. Sidomukti is development of motif Sidomulya white backgrounds coming from Kartasura Mataram era, replaced with background ukel by Pakubowono IV. Definition of batik Sidomukti translated from the original saying. Sidomukti derived from the word "sido" meaning be / become or continuously, and "mukti" meaning noble and prosperous. So understanding Sidomukti batik is to be glorious and prosperous. Batik motifs beginning with "sido" contains the hope that the desire can be achieved. Batik Sidomukti contains the hope of achieving happiness and unseen. Sidomukti batik usefulness is in traditional Javanese wedding ceremony, which is used at the stage of being washed...