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East Java House of Batik

East Java House of Batik showcases hundreds of Batik textiles from all regions in East Java (photo: Dwiratama)

East Java House of Batik

Do you want to see all variants of Batik motifs in East Java? Here, you can discover the typical batik of 38 regencies in East Java. In addition, you can also observe the batik hand-drawing process and talk with the artisans about the meaning of the motifs. Pamper your eyes and heart with beautiful patterns, colors, and fine materials of batik textiles (silk, cotton, etc). Find the Batik that represents you the most!

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East Java House of Batik

Tourist Attractions in East Java

East Java

Batik Motifs

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

 

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Batik

Motifs

Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)

The Batik motifs in Lampung are dominated by the acculturation of Buddhist and

Parang Seling

Parang Seling or “alternating daggers” is a royal batik motif. It is a feminine variant of

Mahkota Siger

Siger is the crown of a noblewoman in ancient time. It is a symbol of femininity, strength, and

Daun Simpor

This motif is inspired by the Simpor plant (Dillenia Suffruticosa) which is a typical

Malinau Cultural Festival

You will witness a unique competition that might not be found other than in

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Tikar Natuna

The Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of pandanus mats in

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Besurek Rafflesia

The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes