History of Yogyakarta's Batik

Hello everyone, I Am Bimo the owner of indonesian-originalbatik-shop.blogspot.com . In This Simple article i will tell you about the History of Yogyakarta's Batik .

As we know, Yogyakarta is one of the famous batik centers in Central Java. Yogyakarta's batik also has been known since a long time ago. The hallmark of Yogyakarta's batik is of  their background or base color fabric. The basic color of Yogyakarta's batik fabrics are of two kinds, namely white and black, while the batik colors can be white, blue-black, and brown Soga.

Yogyakarta's batik is one of the Indonesian batik that was originally made for the royal family only. Each motif embodied in Canting scratches in Yogyakarta's batik cloth was full of meaning. And that make Yogyakarta batik distinguishes from other batik, which keep Yogyakarta batik still have the exclusivity of a masterpiece of  the art and culture of Indonesia.

Then, what is The History Of Yogyakarta's Batik??

let's find out !

The History of Batik Yogyakarta

The origins of batik in Yogyakarta region was known since the first Mataram kingdom with its king named Panembahan Senopati. Batik was made the first time at  the village of Plered. Batik at the time confined within the family palace which is done by Queen's women helpers .
Due to the time of ancient warfare between families and between the kings of the Dutch colonial, there was many of the royal families were displaced and settled in new areas, among others, to Banyumas, Pekalongan, to the East region Ponorogo, Tulungagung and so on. Batik was Widespread up to the regions, according to the historical development of the Indonesian struggle began the 18th century. Palace Families that displaced  is develops batik throughout Java and evolving according to the nature to the new areas.

At 17th century, 18 and 19, batik was widespread, particularly in the area of ​​Java. Batik initially was just a hobby of the royal family in passing and ornate clothing. However, subsequent developments, the batik community developed into a trading commodity.

Yogyakarta's batik motives

Batik Yogyakarta divided into several groups of motifs, such as the bouquet motif, ceplok, kawung motif, color motif, Slope motif, nitik motive, machete motif, alternating motifs, sido sublime motif, sogan motive, truntum Motive, tumpal motive, lyrical udan Motive, wirasat motif. For fabric, manufacturing process, and the kinds of products are grouped into several major groups, including:

• Batik Cap
• Batik Cap Silk
• Combination Batik Cap
• Batik Silk
• Silk Blouse
• Hem Batik
• Batik Shirt
• Sarimbit


Click this link to read The Yogyakarta's Batik Motives
Classical batik motifs:

War Motif, Geometry motif, Banji Motif,  Plant Radiation motif, Water Plant Motif, Flower motif, Animal Motifs, in the nature of life motifs and others

Yogyakarta batik decoration there are geometrically as the slopes or slash lerek, crosshairs or fried, kawung, webbing, and Limaran. Nongeometris decoration such as cement, scrolls, and boketan. There is also a symbolic decoration symbolizes example Meru mountain or ground (earth), the dragon symbolizes water, wind or birds symbolize the world over, and others. Yogyakarta batik motif very much and everything is very beautiful, ranging from floral, aquatic plants, creepers, animals, and others. Everything is set out beautifully in batik cloth.



Yogyakarta's batik sales centers

Yogyakarta's batik industry are in some places, among others, if you are in the center of the city then you can visit Tirtoyudan, Panembahan and Prawirotaman. Or you can also visit some of the areas that still includes DIY Yogyakarta province, namely in Bantul (in Wijirejo, Wukirsari, Murtigading), Kulon Progo (in Hargomulyo, Kulur, Sidarejo), and Gunung (in the area Nitikan and Ngalang).

. In addition, there are several government agencies that publish batik in Yogyakarta, including:
• The Government of Yogyakarta
• Licensing Agency of Yogyakarta
• BKKBC (Bureau of Population, Family Planning and Civil) of Yogyakarta
• BCA (Bank Central Asia) Yogyakarta
• Some BPR (Rural Bank) in Yogyakarta
• DIY Provincial Forestry Office



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