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Yogyakarta as the capital of art city in java, has more various of batik. If you visit Java, batik is the must for shopping, just for your self or for souvenir. Beside Solo, Jogjakarta is also at the heart of the Batik art.
Java batik, especially in Jogjakarta and solo is perfect combinations from the old Traditions and customs are observed, and one can still find many symbols that are related to Hindu-Javanese culture. Batik wear, even it clothes or kebaya, used by all social class, from King, Bangsawan, Farmers, Labour and all of java people.
Motif of Jogjakarta batik is unique, there is a tendency to combine a number of large geometric motifs.
Some of batik motif is Grompol and Nitik.
Grompol motif is a original and distinctively Jogjakarta design for wedding ceremonies. Grompol, which means gather together symbolizes the coming together of all goods things, such as luck, happiness, children, and harmonious married life.
Nitik motif is the most great numbers in this area. During a colonial annual fair (Jaarbeurs) during the Dutch period, a batik producer gave the name Nitik Jaarbeurs to a motif which received an award. |
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