Batik-write has been widely recognized as an Indonesian cultural heritage. Motives are very exotic and unique admired art lovers, both Indonesian and foreign.
Batik-writing as a cultural heritage passed down around the XVI century, precisely in the era of the kingdom of Mataram. That craft casual at first, in the sense that there is no centralized coordination in the making. Population of the island of Java, which is the majority of farmers, did batik during their free time, especially after the farm in the morning. That is why, it is not surprising if we find a touch of batik agrarian.
Batik in Java has many shades. Each region has a unique characteristic, either in terms of the style, the fabric or the manufacturing process. Those from coastal areas of Java such as Cirebon or Indramayu, for example possess a much more vibrant colors and patterns that make them look more cheerful and lively compared to those from central regions like Solo or Yogyakarta. Those from Indramayu, let’s say, are characterized by bulges on the cloth because it involves piercing in the making.
Thus, the differences lie not only on the motifs and colors, but also on the creation and preparation techniques. Batik Pekalongan, for example, has a specific form of bright colors. Meanwhile those of Cirebon have been arranged in padasan (rocks) pattern or the color is not as bright as Pekalongan’s. This is supported by the facts that Cirebon region is dominated by rocks. Batik Lasem is also known for its distinctive red color. This is caused by its soil water conditions that could bring the batik with very distinctive red color; which certainly could not be found in any other area of batik-tulis producers.
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