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.