by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Sep 15, 2019
Kain Cual Cual textile tradition has existed since the 17th century. The word “Cual” refers to woven textile, which was first invented by Muntok community in West Bangka. The Cual Batik motifs are adopted from plants and animals. Nowadays, the producer...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Sep 13, 2019
Besurek Rembulan Besurek Rembulan is batik which combines Arabic calligraphy and the full moon (Rembulan) motifs. This batik depicts the universe as a creation of the Almighty God. This cloth is usually worn by the bride and groom in the splash ceremony before the...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Sep 13, 2019
Kaganga Tanah Rejang Kaganga Batik is a typical Batik from Rejang region, Bengkulu. This batik was created around 1985-1990. If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes the inspiration from the Kaganga letters, the ancient script...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Sep 13, 2019
Besurek Rafflesia The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions. Besurek batik art in Bengkulu was introduced by batik merchants and artists from Demak. This can be traced from the history of the Sultanate of Demak, which was...
by Puspita Ayu Permatasari | Sep 12, 2019
Gonggong Beruntun This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and speak with good words so that s/he could achieve good fortune, success, and noble life. This motif illustrates that a person should maintain a positive attitude and speak...
