Indonesian batik is an art and technology inherited from the ancestors and creates various patterns. Batik motifs reflect culture and status, influenced by geography, nature, and local regional traditions. In this article, you will learn about batik fabric patterns and their meaning.
Here are some traditional batik patterns you have to know.
1. Parang Kancing Ceplok Kupu
The Parang Kancing Ceplok Kupu pattern, widely used for batik uniforms. It signifies someone who consistently chooses the best path, instilling hope that the wearer of this design will maintain introspection in their life.
2. Alas-alasan
The term “Alas-alasan” originates from Javanese, where “Alas” signifies a forest or forest-like grounds. This traditional pattern features various animal patterns, aiming to inspire its users to prompt others to reflect and lead a wise and introspective life in a world full of challenges.
3. The Grape Pattern
It falls into the Lung-lungan category, which has two meanings. The term “Lung-lungan” is really the name of a wordplay game in which the word “Tulung-tulungan” refers to assistance or collaboration between players.
“Lung-lungan” literally means intertwining, which we know has a long and interconnected form. The grape pattern implies a hope for the person wearing it to have a good social life.
4. Emprit/Sparrow
Sparrows are birds that never leave their group. Emprit birds have small bodies but are able to survive in the wide world because they always live in groups. This pattern conveys a message that humans learn from nature and their surroundings and that, as social creatures, we must maintain good relationships with each other.
5. Gurdho Pisang Bali
In this Balinese tradition, the Gurdho Banana pattern represents hope, prayer, and salvation. It symbolizes the duty to overcome obstacles and challenges in our lives before leaving a positive legacy for ourselves and others. This pattern, created with natural dyes, personifies the belief in Almighty God and reminds us that we must actively strive for our best work and enduring impact.
6. Gurdho Latar Kembang
It means a good position. Depicted by a dashing crown ornament and surrounded by the fragrance of flowers around it, The Gurdho Background Kembang pattern has the hope that those who wear it will get a decent and good position.
7. Kokrosono
It has a philosophy of dharma, prosperity, and courage. The wayang character Raden Kokrosono, who possesses the quality of kindness, is the source of Kokrosono.
It anticipates the wearer of the Kokrosono pattern to be someone who, motivated by love and the desire to create an ideal world, is constantly willing to make sacrifices for the good of others. Never calculate the profits and losses of his choices.
8. Kukilo Latar Kambil Secuil
The chirping of birds (Kukila) presents a beautiful figure with a beautiful voice, too. The coconut tree (kambil) is one of the strongest trees ever. All parts of this tree can provide benefits to other creatures around it. This tree is majestic and solid but still flexible. The user of this batik is expected to be a charming person with a lovely speaking style and able to provide extraordinary benefits to the people around him.
9. Merak Lung-lungan/Peacock
This pattern symbolizes splendor, with the identity that the peacock originates from Indonesia. It is a symbol of the fertility of the land, which represents the close relationship and good bond between the leader and those he leads. Users of this batik motif are expected to become leaders who can create positive relationships between the leader and those he leads.
10. Sekar Jagad
Sekar Jagad means world flower. Batik with this pattern displays many floral patterns from various types of batik with floral motifs that have been created. It symbolizes the joy and beauty of the wearer’s character that can be displayed with full charm.
That’s some of the many batik fabric patterns you can find in Indonesia. Which one do you desire the most?
