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Discussion On The Types Of Batik Clothing

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

There are a range of categories of batik clothing that we can meet. The distinction is based on the types of batik several classifications. Based on the classification techniques, there are 3 types of batik that we can meet.

The first is write batik. This type of batik is works made by making use of the hand. Creation batik texture on the clothes is by hand. Not just on making the texture but also on making patterns. So we can say that in making batik shirt turns shades and textures created by hand. By way of making it then it is a type of batik that have a value higher selling and more people are interested in using these types of batik clothes. The use and production of handmade batik clothes have been done long ago and preserved by generations.

Creation batik shirt required special skills and not everybody can do that. Just for trained person, he can make batik shirt. Making batik use the long process and work difficult, so use a long time to make batik. Generally the time spent can be up to two months or three months. Of course all the time it was not for a short time.

The second category is stamp batik. This type of batik clothes are works made with the help of a type of stamp is commonly made of copper. Textures and designs created in batik can be made quickly by using a stamp that has been shaped texture or a particular style. Making batik isn’t difficult and doesn’t use certain abilities so that anybody can make a batik shirt. The process of making batik clothes aren’t using a long time and process. At this time in the market more easily found batik stamp from the other types. The price of batik is usually inexpensive than the price of other categories. With prices inexpensive then for people who have limited finances can purchase batik clothes. Target marketing of batik is lower middle class. Manufacturing process required to complete a batik shirt is 2 to three days.

The finally type is based on the technique of batik painting clothes. This category of painting batik shirt is unique and provides many attractions for people looking for baju batik (Indonesian). Making batik shirt by painting the texture and pattern on a white cloth that is used as the base fabric. In addition, the batik shirt can also be distinguished on the basis of other classifications of origin. One category of bajubatik was based of Javanese batik. It is type of batik is little known. This category of inheritance is a very high artistic value, a lot of people who think that Java batik shirt is a precious heritage from our ancestors. If we see it has a texture batik clothes and patterns are different from one another. It gives variations for Java batik so as to provide a greater attraction for many people to the Javanese batik clothes.

Variation designs and textures that exist in Java batik shirt is something that develops in accordance with changing conditions. It happened due to the development of Java technology in making baju batik. Besides differences in motifs and patterns in Javanese batik shirt is something that is formed based on the meaning that would be given to the kaos batik. Each type has a different meaning than other types.

Discuss Regarding Design Of Batik Clothing

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

There are a range of colors of baju batik (Indonesian) that we can meet in the market. In addition to the various shades of its type in batik also there are also different colors, too. There are several possibilities that cause a wide range of patterns and colors in batik. One that may be the cause of differences in style and color batik is the presence of foreign influence, both directly and indirectly. If there’s no foreign influence from the style and color of various type of batik are not as now we see.

That’s because at first it just has a style of batik and colors are limited to certain types and did not like at this point that is exposed to the influence of foreigners. At first batik style and color are not fully used by all classes. At first only certain shades and colors in batik that may be used by certain groups. It was very diverse from today. At this time all the style and color may not use every type of batik without any restrictions must be obeyed.

That’s something that’s a different thing between states in antiquity to the circumstances at this time. There are several types of batik that became the beginning style and color changes caused by the presence of foreign influence. One category of foreign-influenced batik is batik coast. This type of batik clothing is a thing that has a sign different from the others due to the existence of foreign influences which give the change in style and color. With the coastal batik clothing then we can know there is something very special that has artistic value and much liked by people, especially the batik wearer.

There are several foreign parties that may become party to give effect to the change in style and color of coastal batik. One of the foreigners who have an influence on the style and color of coastal batik is a foreign trader. Foreign traders can come from many countries or kingdoms at once. They carry a type of colors and patterns that lead to the influence of the typical coastal batik. In addition, the influence of foreign traders was influence from other parties including the foreign invaders who’ve colonized. They have many influences that resulted in a change in style and color batik clothing that has a particular characteristic of various types.

There is baju batik (Indonesian) that has a red color as a characteristic that attaches to a specific category. It was actually the result of foreign influence. The red color is influenced by the works made by people from the Chinese. Usually people from the Chinese use red as the color used on their clothing. It gives an influence on the characteristics possessed by red batik clothing.

In addition to the influence of the red color turns the using of Chinese also provides effect to the type style used on certain bajubatik. The style which is a result of the influence of the Chinese is a phoenix pattern. The style is characterized by a different hue and many other categories attract most people. With the shades of the phoenix is then opened another variation on the pattern and changes the state of kaos batik (Indonesian) that have limited previously to have no limitations in terms of style and colors used.

Talk Regarding Technique Of Making Batik Clothing

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Making batik clothing through a few processes that must be done. Not too difficult to create batik. To create batik then at first should be prepared cloth. Cloth is a plain white-colored fabric. Cloth is used a basic fabric in the production of batik. Cloth is found easily in several places that sell cloth. Usually in the wholesale market that specifically sell the cloth as a base for making batik.

Cloth is one category of material made from cotton. Cotton is a type of part of the cotton plants are often found in the tropics. Cotton can be found easily in the tropics. As the development of manufacturing technology of batik the basic cloth that can be used to manufacture batik not have to use a cloth made of cotton it. People who make it can use other materials that could be used as a basis for production cloth batik.

Other fabric used as the base fabric in the manufacture of like it is silk. Silk material is very nice and has a high selling price. Usually, used as a manufacture of silk cloth of batik is to give demand for those who have a high economic capability. That’s because the price is costly for batik made from silk fabric. The liquid wax is a material used to form the motif on it.

The use of liquid wax is something exclusive that used in the manufacture batik. It gives additional appeal to so many people are interested in buying it. Usually people who want a distinctive characteristic of the clothes they wear. There are many motifs used on batik. The use of wax with the aid of a canting is a means used to create subtle motif. It is a technique used since a long time and can create good work and high artistic merit.

Canting is a special tool used in the manufacture batik and not used in the manufacture of other categories of clothes than batik. As for the motive of big size than can use other tools besides canting. Another tool that’s used as a maker of large patterns is a brush. By using a brush then a batik maker can make a big motifs with ease. By using both types of tools are then its makers could absorb the wax on the fabric used as material for creation batik.

This can be done easily by using both these instruments. If not found these 2 types of tools that then its makers will find it difficult when making baju batik (Indonesian) Staining performed after the liquid wax on batik. Staining is done by using a dye by dipping it in water that has been given dye. In this way then the color can be done simply with no using a lot of time to do it. Of course it is a good technique and is widely used by makers in making bajubatik.

Young Colors is a color that is typically used by the early makers of it when it started to give coloring to the base fabric. By using the color of the young kaos batik makers could easily give other colors that are brighter and provide attraction for users of it. With the use of bright colors are attractive it will be able to provide a specific characteristic of a good and adds to the appeal for these products.

Taman Sari Water Castle – The Worthy Area With A Fantastic Old Architecture

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Yogyakarta is a city in Indonesia well-known for its famous recreation place. One of the fascinating tourism places in Yogyakarta, Indonesia is Taman Sari Water Palace. This place is rich with the historical background. Placed in the South of Malioboro, the best famous shopping place in Yogyakarta, Taman Sari is frequently visited by foreign or domestic tourist. Taman Sari is known for its old building complex consists of several room, pools, and tunnel.

Taman Sari building complex has European architecture as the architect certainly made several travel to Batavia before to learn Europe architecture. The first place to visit is usually the Bathing Pool called Umbul Pasiraman. In the past time, the Sultan would enjoy his time in a high storey building. The Sultan would watch the women swam in the pool before requested one of them to accompany him in the inner room. The next interesting building is Sumur Gumuling. The building is a tunnel that has one storey. This tunnel circles a well (means Sumur in Javanese language) that is in the center and there are nooks in some of the spots.

This building used to be a place to pray for the Moslem and the well was for those who required to clean themselves. There are four staircases to the upper level which are united in a platform before lead to the upper level in one staircase. The tunnel was also used to be under water for there was a very big lake made for the recreation of the Royal family. So the tunnel was under the lake. There is a legend that the tunnel connects to the Java Sea where, according to the myths, Nyi Roro Kidul, the queen of the sea believed to be the Sultan’s mythical wife for generation.

The final interesting building is the area of Kenongo Island. It was, actually the starting point if people wanted to go to Taman Sari in the past. This area, in the past, was a very big lake. There was a building for transit in the center. To approach this building people would need a vessel. However, besides going by vessel, you could go to the high building through tunnel.

These days, you can’t see the lake anymore for the water has been drained and it is now full with settlements who sell baju batik (Indonesian) and paintings. But, you can go up to the top of the building and see Yogyakarta town from here, imagining it was a big lake. You can imagine that you’re a member of the Royal Family and enjoy your time in the middle of a big lake.

However, you be able to still be entertained due to a range of batik can shop there. Traders provide a variety of bajubatik , kaos batik (Indonesian), batik bags, batik dresses, etc. with low price and you can take home as souvenirs.

Batik Sari – The History And Expansion Of Batik Clothing

Sunday, August 21st, 2011

Originated in India, the art of making batik sari has come a long way from a mere craft. To make batik sari clothing are designing by covering an integral part of it with a coat of wax and then dyeing the cloth. The waxed areas keep their unique color and when the wax is removed the contrast between the dyed and un-dyed areas makes the pattern. The flower designs are mostly seen on batik sari.

If you need to buy batik sari that gives you the latest range of batik sari, printed batik sari from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for online shopping of Indian batik sari, also you can learn more about batik printed sari and batik printing process.

In the past, batik was considered as a fitting occupation for aristocratic ladies whose carefully painted designs based on bird and flower motifs were a sign of cultivation and refinement just as fine needlework was for European ladies of similar position. The wonder of batik sari lies in its ease and the fact that one need not be an artist to achieve results. Several of the finest effects in batik are often achieved by chance.

HISTORY :
Batik is very often considered a craft like ceramic, pottery or even needlework. Although it is a household word all over the world, batik is still unnoticed by art critics who do not think it an art form. You will find several countries recognized for their batik and Bollywood Saree creations, starting with India where it originated. After that it moved to Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the West.

The history of Indian batik can be traced as far back as 3000 years. Indians were familiar with the resist method of printing designs on cotton fabrics long before any other nation had even tried it. Rice starch, and wax were initially used for printing on fabrics. India has always been noted for its cotton and dyes. The navy blue, which is the basic color for batik saree, is one of the earliest dyes. It is believed that after its initial popularity in the past, the tedious process of dyeing and waxing caused the decline of batik in India till recent times.

MAJOR CENTERS :
Indonesia apparently took over from India and encouraged the art of batik. With its popularity and success in the western areas, batik grew to be a part of Indonesia.

The revival of batik in India began in the 20th century when it was introduced as a subject at the well-known university of Shantiniketan in Calcutta. In the South near Madras, the well-known artist’s village of Chola-Mandal is where batik gets an artistic touch. Batik that is produced in Madras is known for its original and vibrant designs.

Indonesia however is considered the cradle of baju batik (Indonesian) with its a lot of designs, that are restricted for different wearers and occasions. Indonesian bajubatik has characters of mystic and ritualistic connection. Objects like flowers, trees, birds have a significant meaning. The Sawat in Javanese batik has its origins in Hindu mythology, as it is the decorative form of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s bird. ‘Sidomukti’ is another Hindu influence in batik. ‘Mukti’ means happiness and prosperity in the Hindu mythology. While Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are known for their block printing (tjab) technique to create kaos batik on a big scale, in Sri Lanka batik is still made by hand. Sri Lankan batik is less intricate and more suited to modern times.

Batik Making Process – Materials Plus Strategies That Are Used To Make Batik Clothing

Sunday, August 21st, 2011

Most peoplehave heard of Batik but several are not really aware of the process of batik or the story behind the origins of batik. Batik clothing is an antique craft dating back centuries and relates to hand drawing or hand painting involving wax. Wax-resist dyeing is the meaning of the art of historical batik.

Wax is painted on to the fabric and the color is filled into the fabric between the wax. The instrument stated as used for this particular art form in Javanese cultures was called a canting. This is an item in design similar to a pen that was used to apply the design with the wax directly to the fabric. The wax is placed to stop the color running through to the next color of the design.

The wax is then later washed from the cloth leaving just the color hence the white lines you will always see on batik. There are then of course a type of designs which are sold as batik but are actually made using more traditional methods and while the look may be similar they aren’t in fact original or true batik.

Batik is considered a traditional art in a lot of Asian countries. In Javanese the description of the word Batik is writing with wax. In Indonesia for example there are traditional batik colors mostly darker shades of indigo, dark brown, white and violet, which are used in representation of four main Hindu Gods. Other countries in Asia, as stated, are also traditionally using batik techniques, such as India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma etc. There is also some West African countries like Ghana, Cameroon and Uganda among others that also use batik all of which will be in varying degrees of the same original historical form of batik.

Many Javanese temples also have attractive stone statues sculptured on their walls however confirmed historical proof of these designs being batik is as yet to be determined. They could in fact have been created using a weaving technique rather than the traditional batik. No doubt in the future there will be proof of these facts and it will be clear which traditional and historical art form was used in the making of these wonderful designs.

It’s also said that there were specific Batik designs that were created for Javanese royalty and these particular designs can only be damaged by royalty whilst other regions in Indonesia offer their own designs exclusive to their region. There are others however who deny that batik was meant for royalty alone and that it was a form of art created for all people.

Thanks to transformation you are easily able to buy baju batik (Indonesian). Whether it is traditional or not you now have the tools to check for yourself. If the artist is not willing to demonstrate you how they are creating the designs then it is in all likelihood that they are using a modernized form of batik and therefore while still beautiful you will not be purchasing a traditional bajubatik. Therefore just because the price of a particular kaos batik is maybe more than another it doesn’t also mean that it is original.

Culture Of Batik – Things Concerning With Culture Batik Clothing In Indonesia

Friday, August 19th, 2011

At present there are many copyrighted works that have a high artistic value. One work that has top artistic value is batik clothes. The batik clothing became one of many countries in the world to inherit the high arts. We may say because it’s work originating from Indonesia since ancient times.

With the batik clothing then all events should feel to have these works must be able to preserve and maintain it in today’s modern era. With the preservation of it then it means proud of it as part of the work of his predecessors.

Works of top art in the form of it is something that goes into the culture of Indonesia especially for people on the island of Java. That is because batik felt to originate from the island of Java. Making batik clothing done by women. That is something that is viewed in general. Making batik clothing committed by women is a source of income that could generate a lot of money. It became one of the positive values that can bring passion for people to continue to develop it.

Initially, creation batik done by women is a job only done by women. It runs in time that’s not small. At several time after the finding of stamp batik the creation of it not only done by women but by men. That means the men began to come to it after stamp batik. There are various types of it that you can find. One batik that provide attraction for us is batik from the coast. Creation it is done by men. This is different from other types is mostly done by women.

Product is a type collected from coastal communities and has the name Mega Mendung. Known that category then it can add to the attraction for most people to it. Mega Mendung is one of the several concerns of people and marketed in some areas of marketing. Mega Mendung is a category of batik clothing recognized by many followers of batik. For the makers of it, creation it work is something that is obtained from the previous generation. With so many things that can benefit so most people keep trying to make that work. They usually try to expand ideas from the previous batik clothing design so that it can produce a good batik clothing and give more appeal to potential consumers who would buy clothes and wear them in everyday life.

Motifs that exist in it proved to have its own meaning. Every type of motive that existed at batik give the signal for the category of status possessed by the person wearing such it. It becomes something exclusive that we can meet at batik. Families are still associated with the royal usually have motives that are only used on the family and not used by people who have no relative of the royal family.

Some state official baju batik (Indonesian) origin using the clothes on a type of official events at the international level. It gives its own characteristics so it attracted most people from other countries to observe and pay attention bajubatik. For example, when the Indonesia president is the president Soeharto, it is used when he attended an event created by the United Nations. It attracted the attention of many other heads of State to kaos batik originating from Indonesia.

The Story Of The Technique Of Making Batik Shirt

Friday, August 19th, 2011

If we talk about batik then we are going to definitely think about the fabric and others linked with textiles. The batik clothing is a form of clothing that we can meet. There are several interesting types of clothing and batik clothing is part of the type of clothes that appeal to many people. There are many things that we can talk about dealing with batik shirt. There are a variety of coloring techniques used on batik clothing.

The coloring used in batik clothing is one of many staining techniques that have been done long ago. The method used in batik clothing is a coloring system that uses the wax. Staining technique that uses the night is one of the things including the arts. Art in here is an art technique that falls under the type of ancient. Ancient art means art that was long ago created and made by the group of people. In one source, it turns out the technique of using wax is something that can be connected to the technology used to wrap mummies in Egypt. With the discovery then we know clearly that the staining method by using an ancient Art.

Staining techniques in batik clothes too we can observe in clothes made in China during the Tang dynasty. In addition to China was also one finds the similar thing in several other countries including India. Staining techniques in batik clothing was also known by several African tribes in the State. One of many tribes who knew the system is Yorubai tribe. The tribe has knowledge of the staining technique used in batik clothing. It certainly is something interesting. In addition Yorubai tribe, there are other tribes who also know the staining technique used in batik clothing. Soninke tribe is. Tribe is a tribe that is located in Senegal.

The use of batik clothing in Indonesia was known since the days of empire. Kingdom era that is familiar with batik clothing is the royal majapahit. Majapahit kingdom is one of the kingdoms of old age in Indonesia and has a big power in Southeast Asia. There are two types of batik clothes are known at this time. Two kinds of it is batik tulis and batik cap (Indonesian).

People are well-known with it after World War One. Before the war the world has not recognized the existence of batik clothing. Making it is one of modern techniques. By using the technique of making the manufacture of printed it can be done quickly. But from several of the information, consumers prefer the write batik. The word batik is a term that originated from Java, but it is not known clearly about the written evidence. For that there is several suspicion of historians that the term could be possible batik clothing from India or Sri Lanka.

As we know that the 2 countries there are many traders who in antiquity often traded to Indonesia, especially to the island of Java. There are several historians who argue that the technique of making baju batik (Indonesian) much in use since long in regions outside Java island. Example is the area of Papua, Toraja and so on. Of the various things described earlier then we could say that the technique has a history of making bajubatik and so many things that influence the development of techniques of making kaos batik (Indonesian).

Batik Solo – The Past And The Place Where You Can Buy

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Solo City is recognized as among the cultural city in Indonesia, Solo is also currently still have a very strong tradition of empire. According to historical facts, batik solo, however, lies in advance compared with the batik of Yogyakarta. Prince Mangkubumi from Yogyakarta visit to Solo and came back with batik as a foundation for creating batik of Yogyakarta.

Even with having the same source, but the solo batik and Yogyakarta batik has a diverse character from each other. Solo Batik is generally golden brown. In the motifs, not found in white. Solo batik motifs of the most famous is “Sidomukti”. This dissimilarity is due to differences in political views among the two kingdoms to the arrival of the Dutch.

Yogyakarta royal party is firmly opposed to the Dutch colonial government so as to create batik motifs and colors are more explicit, while attitudes Solo kingdom’s pro-colonial look of batik creates. The closeness of the relationship between the work of Solo and Solo batik impressed the Netherlands resulted in more flexible and free. The decoration was more varied, and the color is more various.
If we discuss about batik Solo, it looks hard to escape from a batik-producing village in the name of Solo, that is Kampung Laweyan. This village is famous as batik producers since the 19th century. Residents in this village an average success as batik entrepreneurs known as Gendhu Gal.

Heyday these entrepreneurs will be seen from the architecture of the homes they have. Like a big palace, surrounded by high walls with big wooden gate. Although it has many historic homes turned into shops, Kampung Laweyan image as a producer of batik village didn’t fade.

Some batik solo contains philosophy which influenced many of the Javanese and Hindu Philosophy. Some examples of decorative batik Solo on its meaning, as follows:
1. Bird is the world’s top, or wind;
2. Flame symbolizing the fire burning;
3. Denoted by Mt Meru.
4. Water is symbolized by the Dragon.
5. Aircraft or wing, is to describe the crown, or school.

If you want to know more about batik Solo, please arrive to the Museum Batik Kaoeman located in Kampung Batik Kauman. Many of pieces of batik and batik maker decades-old show at the old house was a typical Java. In the museum wooden walls, lined batik stamp that shows the rich variety of decorative batik Solo. Each batik fabrics on display are labeled, so that visitors know the info about batik.

Solo is famous for many has a lot of gallery / showroom that serves a type of batik clothing. Demand not just the people who live in Solo only. A lot of tourists from the country and abroad who go to the solo just to buy batik clothes offered. With a relatively cheap price it’s no wonder if many people purchase them for later resale in their areas of origin.

Today the place is very well-known as a center of trade batik solo is Klewer Market. In this market there are a lot of vendors selling a variety of baju batik (Indonesian) from various brands. Traded goods are also not limited to bajubatik but also have started getting the innovation with other products such as kebaya, batik dresses, kaos batik, batik bags, and others.

Story Of Batik Shirt – Starting Since The Kingdom Of Majapahit

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Batik is usually used by most people of Indonesia at now because of the beauty and exclusivity, even in recent periods are exported to global, in fact has a very long history. The origins of batik was connected with the expansion of the Majapahit kingdom in Java. This occurs around the end of the 18th century. At first batik is the official costume of the kings in the kingdom of Majapahit, and increasingly extends into the kingdom of Mataram, Yogya and Solo. When the kingdom of Majapahit, the courtiers who make a category of batik will be used by kings, family members and loyal followers of the king.

Due to the followers, several who live outside the kingdom. So batik culture is slowly spreading to ordinary people in their homes. At the moment, batik became part of the work the ladies to fill spare time and make an income. Batik clothes are no longer so limited and elite to the kings and their families, but has become the daily wear ordinary people, both men and women.

At the beginning of the 20th century, precisely around 1920, widely recognized batik and Islam started to grow rampant in Indonesia, so many students centers on the island of Java, that makes the manufacture of batik as a cog of economic society of the time. Materials for batik dyeing time was still very conventional and natural, that is using the color of processed Morinda citrifolia tree, indigo, height, Soga. The salt used is a land of soda mud and soda ash is used as an ingredient.

Batik tradition in the area Mojokerto and Tulung Agung today, has a history of the kingdom of Majapahit. Antiquity, in Tulung Agung is still a division of the Majapahit Kingdom territory controlled by the Duke of Kalang who revolted from the kingdom Mahapahit. But still carried away by the batik culture community. And it spread to the Mojokerto region. Which until now recognized also the category of batik Mojokerto. It was a white material that is used for batik woven itself. With the influx of Chinese traders who bring drugs and methods using a stamp batik, batik finally began to be mass-produced with the stamp method. Culture batik is growing up into other areas such as Parade, and Kediri.

The development of baju batik (Indonesian) spread to the East Java area, namely Ponorogo, Pekalongan and Banyumas. For the purpose of spreading the teachings of Islam to the region of East Java by one of the kings of Majapahit, the batik culture also helped spread there. When the Dutch colonial rule forced the royal family in Central Java, some who fled to the west and east of Java, batik to continue growing into other areas such as: Cirebon, Ciamis, Tegal, Kebumen, and finally almost total throughout the city inside and outside Java. In the development of batik cloth end much to be processed into various products, in addition to bajubatik (Indonesian), there are some other products such as bed sheets and bed covers, kaos batik, sarongs, curtain, etc.