Batik betawi is not a solo batik, batik Cirebon, or batik lasem because betawi not produce batik.Betawi not like the cities in Java, which produces batik with a certain style so that in those cities could be identified through the batik motifs and corak.Kalaupun in Betawi batik ever growing business, entrepreneurs and craftsmen come from cities in Java, which is famous as a producer of batik. Betawi batik batik is unique among other local specialty. The uniqueness that is present in striking colors, as well as with his motive.
As a result, if anyone asks, typical of batik betawi like what ..? Certainly no one can answer with certainty. If you see some batik collections at the Museum of Textiles, textile motifs and patterns called Batik Batavia matching batik-batik coastal usually brightly colored. This was corroborated by a statement Suwati Kartiwa, author of many books on Indonesian culture, especially textiles, in the "Batik Betawi: The Cultural Perspective Creative" that elements of the natural environment Betawi same coastal area coastal batik so much favored in Batavia. Possible origin of users also come from a variety of batik-producing areas, they come together and stay long in Batavia spread their culture in the form of textiles.
Typical betawi batik cloth that is woven sarong by accentuating Tumpal, which form a triangular geometric motifs as the fence line of the head cloth and cloth body. When worn, Tumpal must be on the front. Phoenix motif also included in the characteristic of batik betawi as a symbol of happiness. Betawi batik motives are more focused on the artistic culture of the Betawi culture is influenced by Arab, Indian, Dutch, and Chinese. Judging from his motives, batik betawi split of some kind, namely Ondel-ondel, Nusa coconut, Ciliwung, Rasamala, and Salakanegara.
From : Banget Batik Indonesia (KBBI)
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