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Batik Tiga Negeri



Batik Tiga Negeri is known for its three typical colors, there are blue, "sogan" (brown), and red. This type of Batik is also known as Batik Bang-Biru or Bang-Bangan for its simpler variations of colors. Some people says that originally this type of batik production was involving three different places; blue represent Pekalongan, red represent Lasem, and Sogan brown represent Solo. Until today because of its intricacy, Batik Tiga Negeri is quite hard to reproduce.

Batik Jawa Hokokai Pekalongan



Batik Jawa Hokokai from Pekalongan. Done in "tulis" (hand drawn) technique, the motifs originate during Japanese occupation on Java (1942-1945). The long fabrics is done in two pattern "pagi/sore" (Indonesian: morning and afternoon) refer to two type of motifs in one sheet of fabric, as the solution of cotton fabrics scarcity at war time. Another recognizable traits of Jawa Hokokai batik are the images of butterflies, chrysanthemums motifs, and overlaying intricate details has made Jawa hokokai batiks as one of the most notable, noble and beautiful batik textile artform in Asia.

Batik Buketan Pekalongan



Batik Buketan from Pekalongan, Central Java. The name "Buketan" derived from European flower bouquet and clearly displayed European floral motifs. The Buketan Batik originated during Dutch East Indies colonial era of Java.

Batik Lasem



Batik Lasem is batik originated from Lasem, a northern coastal town in Central Java. It is well known for its typical bright red color called "abang getih pithik" (Javanese: chicken blood red). Lasem Batik is one of the most beautiful batik art in Indonesia and also displaying the inter-marriage of two cultures: Javanese and Chinese.


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