Bledak Tolet Hand writing Sarong

This is one of types modern batik which has colorful pattern. The method of this kind of batik is quite similar with traditional batik.

1. The fabric is being designed with pattern / molani

2. Then next step is ngengrengi. Ngengrengi is the first step, where the pattern ( which desired  for other color ) covered by the wax / candle ( 1 side of the sarong )

3. After one side is done then nerusi is the step where the pattern in the other side covered by wax / candle

4. After both side pattern  ( being covered by the wax / candle ) then  bledak technique will applied. Bledak is a batik's technique to cover the background  some of the pattern of the sarong with wax / candle.

5. Then come tolet. Tolet is the step where sarong  pattern being colored. The patterns which is not covered by wax / candle colored with synthetic dyes. This tolet method only applied in one side of the sarong

6. Then next step, nglorod is technique to removed the wax / candle using boiling water.
 The background and the patterns which covered by wax / candle will have white color. But If you wish those white color have other color then the next step will continue to give wax / candle to the pattern which has been colored ( it is to protect the color from first step )  and then nest step is tolet with desired color and then back to step removing the wax/candle. This is done repeatedly until you get the required colors.

7. Last step is nganji or giving starch to make the sarong stift





This bledak tolet colorful hand writing sarong price is IDR 450.000 or US$ 47

This bledak tolet white hand writing sarong price is IDR 300.000 or US$ 36

Those tolet bledak handwriting batik sarong above is ready to sell. The sarong has 105 cm width and 130/140 cm for length.

Types of Batik

Let's learn about the  kind BATIK.
Batik basically consists of three kinds:

1. Hand writing  Batik
2. Stamping Batik
3. Printing Batik

1. Batik Hand writing Batik

History of Batik

  Batik is originated from the word javanese amba which means to write and tik ( titik ) means point. Batik is one way of making cloth process. Batik itself refers to 2 things which are the coloring fabric called wax resist dyeing which a method where a cloth being colored with candle ( malam ) to resist the entry of other color in order to get the desired color, while the other meaning is a fabric made with particula pattern. The colouring fabric method has existed since the 4th century in Egypt, its been proved by discovery of the mummy covered a fabric which had been coated with wax / candle.

 

batik tiongkok

Asian batik which grew in China that apply techniques such as batik since the 618-907 during the Tang dynasty, when the Japanese in 645-794 during the Nara period, equivalent to India at that time. In Africa, the Yoruba tribe, and Wolof soninke also practice similar techniques.
It is still being questioned, whether developing batik in Java is a native of the local culture, because according to GP Rouffaer, batik technique was introduced by india and srilanka in the 6th and 7th centuries BC. But other expert, JLA Brandes (Dutch archaeologist) and F. A sudjipto (historian Indonesia) said that batik originated from the Toraja, Flores, Papua, and Halmahera, which  places that did not influenced by Hinduism which known technique of Batik.  In Java, batik has been known since the time of Majapahit around 18th century until the beginning of the century to the 20s, while printed batik has become a popular starting in the 1920s. Grinsing patterns that exist in Indonesia, known to exist since the 12th century in Kediri, East Java.

Thousands storis about batik

Batik as part of the arts and crafts have become the life in Indonesia, especially Java. This is not apart of the tradition of Javanese people, especially women who used batik work is considered to be the exclusive source of livelihood is usually only done in the palace alone. However, since the discovery tool seal in 1815, the men began to take part in this batik.
Batik is generally divided into two, namely the coastal batik and traditional batik. Many coastal batik decorated with ornaments - ornaments of flora and fauna with a pretty colorful color. Usually dominated coastal batik from Pekalongan, Madura, Cirebon, and Bali. Not easy to distinguish the origin of the coastal batik, but the colors,pattern  and ornamentation of each area is usually somewhat different. 

Solo "Batik City "

Dont forget to stop by  Klewer market whenever you come by to Solo.This market is one of the biggest batik market in Indonesia. You can find various kinds of batik, from the expensive to the cheapest price and if you are smart enough to bargain  then you can get  a relatively cheap price. This 2 stores market also offers plenty of traditional foods such as tengkleng solo-based meat goats, and many other traditional foods that you can meet.

batik design and meaning : Sidomukti

From the word sido meaning constantly and mukti means a happy life. Sidomukti pattern have invaluable cultural values. Traditional batik motifs, such as sidomukti or the other, created by our ancestors with a meaning and a hope of a life such as  sidomukti batik. Batik is usually used as an early sign of life for 2 person bound their promise in a wedding. The pattern contained the expectations of the creator of the world and a motive for happiness hereafter, an eternal prayer to the wearer.

Hand writing Batik

Batik is one of culture heritage in indonesia. The pride of this old culture has been paid by inauguration of Batik as MASTERPIECE OF THE ORAL AND INTANGIBLE HERITAGE OF HUMANITY by UNESCO. Batik itself according to the history was brought  by trader from india and srilanka in 6 or 7 century. Before batik was only a fabric which has 2 -2.5 meter and people normally usebit for particular reason such as a wedding occasion.But in this time, batik has become a trend in Indonesia. People start wearing batik as clothing, bags until slipper. Indonesia has proved that this country deserves to get the inauguration from UNESCO because batik has become an essential part of living here. Many people wearing Batik included me. Batik is very interesting valuable and high class art, not just because of the pattern and the colors which some of it has historical value and in some of places in indonesia, some of particular pattern has become a sacred and not  everybody can wear it, but the process to make batik is not just as simple as you think.
Generally batik has been divided into 2 types which are hand writting batik and hand printing batik. Of course when we are talking about printing batik, it is quite a bit easy rather than hand writting batik.
The hand writing batik is the most expensive but the price and the worth is equal because to make 1 hand writting batik, it takes 3 to 4 months. But of course, you might wonder why it takes such a long time, lets see the steps here :