Origins and History of Batik Indonesia
Batik is historically derived from the days of our fathers, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At that time batik motif or pattern is still dominated by the shapes of animals and plants. But in the history of the development of batik have evolved, from painting motifs of animals and plants slowly turned to abstract motif that resembles a cloud, temple reliefs, puppets beber and so on. Furthermore, through the merger of painting with the art of decorating style clothing, batik art emerge as we know it today.
Type and traditional batik patterns belonging very much, but the pattern and its variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of each region are very diverse. Cultural treasures such a rich nation Indonesia has prompted the birth of various styles and types of batik tradisioanal with the characteristics of its own specialty.
Batik is historically derived from the days of our fathers, known since the seventeenth century, written and painted on palm leaves. At that time batik motif or pattern is still dominated by the shapes of animals and plants. But in the history of the development of batik have evolved, from painting motifs of animals and plants slowly turned to abstract motif that resembles a cloud, temple reliefs, puppets beber and so on. Furthermore, through the merger of painting with the art of decorating style clothing, batik art emerge as we know it today.
Type and traditional batik patterns belonging very much, but the pattern and its variations in accordance with the philosophy and culture of each region are very diverse. Cultural treasures such a rich nation Indonesia has prompted the birth of various styles and types of batik tradisioanal with the characteristics of its own specialty.