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Tubo Kelapa
North Maluku Province - Indonesia
Meanings:
Coconut is particular plants on the coastal lines of North Maluku. Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more s/he needs to have strong mentality and be humble. It also contains a wisdom to use one's strength to protect the others and give positive influences in society. This motif is typical pattern produced by Tubo Batik workshop in North Maluku.
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Philosophical Meanings of Batik
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Authentic Batik
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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009
Batik Production Process in Maluku
Batik production can take 1 month up to 2 years of working time depending on the purposes of the textile creation and the colour complexity. The Batik handwriting textile is generally made with 8 design steps, ranging from wax patterning to colouring process. The artists use Canting, as a tool to put hot melted wax on the cloth.
Batik Regions
Overview of North Maluku Province
North Maluku province is known for its annual Jailolo Bay Festival. There is also the Gam Legu Festival that is organized by the Sultanate of Ternate. Some distinctive cultural arts of North Maluku are the Cakalele dance which involves at least 30 male and female dancers. In addition, this region is also known for its intangible cultural heritage products such as pandanus woven mats. Such a unique skill of North Halmahera has been passed down from generation to generation.
Batik Production Villages in North Maluku Province
Batik villages are the region where the textile heritage producers mostly reside and open their workshops, as well as display their textile products. You could buy the textiles from the artisans and participate in the making process of Batik on the site.
Other Motifs in Maluku
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