Motif of Batik Baboons Angrem

Bathik Baboons Angrem

This means that the hens are incubating eggs. This Bathik category "Semenan", mid bathik classified. Have philosophy an expectation or request to given children a fitting historical descent. This Bathik can be used for adults of any status. Type Semen black background is patterned big, so when in put the less harmonious for Children.

Motif of Batik Bokor Kencana

Bathik Bokor Kencana

Bokor is mean the copper bowl with wide rim, usually for a bowl of water flowers as completeness ceremony. Kencana means gold. This motif from 'ampilan' of king. When the king sat on the throne always accompanied equipment called 'ampilan' of ceremony brought by the son or grandson of the king who was a child. Son or grandson of the king called 'palara-lara' which means they learn manners.

The significance of this bathik expected to bring dignity and majesty so respected in the community. This motif can be used by all classes of rank in society, both young and old and this motif appeared in the reign of PB IX at the end of the nineteenth century also including  bathik gagrak anyar.

Motif of Batik Semen

Batik Semen Kingkin
That means sad or concerned, this motif including Bathik Semen black background. And implies the atmosphere of concern in life in order to live and application immediately in good sign. Bathik this motif prevalent in the life of people who are already married to all strata of society. For those who are single status unusual wear.

Bathik Semen Kincir
Kincir or also called Kepet that can repel humidity. meaning in Javanese culture, the fan is defined by "Paring Seseger" or can be made to establish peace in the household. Expected to get rid of all the "Reridu" which comes from the lif wearer. This motif can be used in life. Bathik fan Semen can be used for all segments of society old and young. Bathik motifs included in the category bathik gagrak anyar (new type).

Bathik Semen Kukila
Kukila means birds. This motif has the meaning of the teachings of the saints, that the bird is a picture of "babble". With a view teaching is that humans in speech should not make the hurt of others, and Bathik Semen Kukila can be used by anyone, young and old for all events.

Bathik Semen Sida-Raja.This motif classified as mid bathik, developed in the PB IV era. Sida means a hope of implementation of ideals - ideals. King means a high position or power. Bathik is suitable for use in all kinds of events and parties of Upakarti graduation. Bathik Semen Sida-Raja imposed by the regents white background anom upwards, whereas in society worn in formal occasions.

Bathik Semen BuntalIt is mean that in Javanese tradition is a circuit made of the type of foliage like a banyan leaf, leaves excited and so forth. This motif illustrates the diversity of plants on earth, means getting rid of things - bad things that come from the outside, and bring things - things smooth. In this bloated public bathik Semen used by anyone and for the elderly and young.

Bathik Semen RemengRemeng means sanar-vague, between darkness and light. The significance of this pattern is to remind us that in life there are always two things in pairs, such as good-bad, happy-hard and seterusnyamaksud of this pattern gives instructions to us not to do excessive. This includes bathik gagrak anyar and to wear the elderly and the young.

Bathik Semen KakrasanaThis bathik include a new category, since the advent of the reign of PB. IX in Surakarta in the mid nineteenth century. Kakrasana taken from the name of King Balarama/Baladewa small puppet characters son of Mandura King (King Vasudeva/Basudewa). Describe the meaning of courage spirited kumuwula or populist. Bathik can use anyone in the position in the community, both for young and old groups.

Bathik Semen Naga RajaThis bathik is classified as mid bathik growing during the reign of PB IV in the late eighteenth century. Dragon depicts the crowned head with large snake as a symbol of peace, the king showed a high position (kelenggahan sublime) as a symbol of power. The significance of this bathik to maintain order in the domestic life. Bathik Semen Dragon King is a symbol of peace in the exercise of power, providing protection to the people on the basis of love. Inside, the palace bathik white background Semen in use by the regents and above the rank of court employees.

Bathik Semen Candra
Chandra means the moon, which is intended in this motif is the moon that shines at night and significantly high position can provide bright light when dark. In this bathik contained piwulang as having a high position should be able to provide shelter or protection to subordinate or being "kumawula" and not "kumawasa". This Bathik including bathik gagrak anyar and envolve in PB.IX period in the mid-nineteenth century. Bathik can be used all categories of social status and may be subject to the young and old.

Bathik Semen Gendhong
This Bathik including the brand-new gagrak bathik evolve during PB. IX, the end of the XIX century. Meaning of carrying is raised or upheld. Shades of meaning in this bathik is giving symbol or a picture in order to lift a high degree of family. And there is also means that parents must bear his household, this notion is not exactly the reason for not mendidikuntuk independently. This motif can be used for any occasion and can be worn all classes of society.

Motif of Batik Ceplok

Batik Ceplok
Ceplokan is mean 'Sekuntum' (in Bahasa Indonesia), commonly used to refer to units of interest (eg: roses 'seceplok' means the batch of rose). In connection with geometric motifs within the scope of the box which is termed a "report card" that can be repeated - again and interconnected. At the time of Sultan Agung of Mataram kingdom XVII century until Mataram of Kartasura  XVIII century, there are several types of motifs ceplokan who has developed and used among the palace as well as the general public.

Meaning motive Ceplokan:   

1. Bathik Ceplok Lung Slop. The fried Bathik 1 "report card" consist of two patterned box "Lung", while another box motif "Ukel". Lung is said slop means foliage framed. Meaning lung depicting life on earth, that life has its limits. While the frame of meaning is an order that must be executed in the community, regardless of position. This motif appears in period of PB IV,in Surakarta motif originated from the fusion Lung and Parang Klithik named "Ceplok Sriwedari". 
2. Bathik Ceplok Sriwedari. Principles of Sriwedari motif same with Lung Slop, only motive ukel replaced by Isen-isen Parangan, so in a report card box, have the Lung patterned and patterned of Parangan. Meaning of this motif is symbolizes coolness and tranquility of mind and your family. And this motif can be used for all segments of society and to the status of those who are already married.  
3. Bathik Ceplok Rengganis. Rengganis is mean Ireng Manis (sweet black), there is also associate with the name of the Goddess Rengganis. Its meaning is a hope, that life given completely sweet. In Javanese culture called "lelampahan kang sarwa manis, eca sakecagesangipun" which means that given a good way of life as well as the adequacy of everything, has a respectable position in society. This motif can be used for all segments of society and the status is used for people who are already have married.

Macam–macam Bathik Ceplok :

1. Ceplok Sobrah.
2. CeplokMlathi Selangsang.
3. Ceplok Cundhuk Wilis.
4. Ceplok Nagasari.
5. Ceplok Ereng–ereng.
6. Ceplok Jamang.
7. Ceplok Onang–onang.
8. Ceplok Puspa Tanjung.
9. Ceplok Sridenta.
10. Ceplok Angin–angin.
11. Ceplok Tunjung Karoban.
12. Ceplok Cara Gelar.
13. Ceplok Udan Mas.
14. Ceplok Madusumirat.

Motif of Batik Kawung

Batik Kawung
The pictorial motif named fruit of palm trees ('kolang-kaling'). Bathik Kawung rectangular geometric form cognition in Javanese culture represents a doctrine of the human life.


At first, this kawung bathik used by among the royal family, but after Mataram splited into two,  this patterns is subject to a different class. In Surakarta this motif used by groups Punokawan and Abdidalem in Priyantaka row, in the puppet characters, this kawung motif used by Semar, Gareng, Petruk & amp; Cumbersome.


The motif variety of Bathik Kawung:

1. Bathik Kawung Picis taken from the name a denomination of ten cents.
2. Bathik Kawung Bribil taken from the name a denomination of twenty-five cents.
3. Bathik Kawung Sen taken from the name a denomination of one cent. The meaning of this pattern is that life will get back to nature Sawung. Thus in ancient tradition of this motif is used to cover the dead.

Manners Wearing of Batik in the Palace of Surakarta

The motif of Bathik related with the sign Ranks in the palace. In manners wearing of bathik in Surakarta set by Pakoe Boewono III, related to the type of motive and the wearer's position or strata. In the social order Surakarta in the past, fashion and style of dressed is a reflection of the level of rank and position (strata) of the wearer which is reflected in the motif/pattern of the dress was wearing.

Dress manners is valid both in official events or as usual event, dress manners at Surakarta public in the past has been set in the policy King of Surakarta, when Surakarta lead by Pakoe Boewono III. And clothing Bathik also be uniform for the Palace of Surakarta, both from the lower class strata, to the King and His Family.

Motif/pattern Bathik wearing among the royal Surakarta:

1. Bathik parangrusak. This motif is used by Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Aryo Duke (KGPAA), Prince's son, Prince Sentana and Sentana palace riya nginggil ranking regents who holds KRMH.
2. Bathik Udan Riris. Bathik motif is used by Pepatihdalem. (From information Pakoe Boewono XII; if they still son of law with the King).
3. Bathik Rejeng. This motif type worn by the soldiers commander (at Senior Officer) and ambassador of the palace.
4. Bathik Tambal Kanoman. Bathikan Kampuh/Dodotan the Regent made uniform Regent Anom and district office clerks environment. 
5. Bathik Semen Latar Putih. This motif is in use by court employees rank Regent, Regent Anom inside and outside. 
6. Bathik Padas Gempal. This motif is used by court employees who rank Panewu/Mantri from sorogeni class (warrior Sorogeni, the red uniforms) down. 
7. Bathik Medhangan. This motif is used by the Panewu/Mantri down from Sangkragnyana group. 
8. Bathik Kumitir. This motif is used by the Panewu/Mantri down from Kanoman group. 
9. Bathik Tambal Miring. This motif is used by the Abdidalem who rank Panewu/Mantri of class Clerk. 
10. Bathik Jamblang. This motif is used by the Panewu/Mantri down from the duchy group Anom. 
11. Bathik Ayam Puser. This motif is used by the Abdidalem who rank Panewu/Mantri down from Yogeswara group or Suranata or Abdidalem Ulama. 
12. Bathik Slobog. This motif is used by the Abdidalem Panewu/Mantri down from class musician (gamelan). 
13. Batik Wora Wari Rumpuk. This motif is used by the Abdidalem Panewu/Mantri down from Pangrehpraja group or who oversees the region. 
14. Bathik Krambil Secukil. This motif is used by the  Abdidalem Panewu/Mantri down, under the command Kepatihan. 
15. Kain Lurik Perkutut. Is the cloth used Abdidalem rank Jajar Priyantaka. 
16. Kain Sindur. A cloth used Abdidalem of Krisdastawa or Canthangbalung.

History of Batik Gagrak Surakarta

Motif/patterns of Bathik Gagrak Surakarta are created because there is intent and philosophical message and meaning of the teaching or guidance and also a characteristic of class strata of society who wearing it.

The style of Bathik Gagrak Surakarta in general different from the pattern of the other regions, both in terms of image, ornaments and a relatively dark color. Bathik Gagrak Surakarta related to meaning, motive and growing period. Each motif bathik color philosophy of Surakarta contains messages, teachings and position (social strata) for the users.

Bathik Gagrak very closely related to the Giyanti agreement signed at Giyanti village in 1755 AD. In negotiations resulted in an agreement, that is divided into two regions Mataram.  Most become Surakarta Sultanate of Mataram area under the leadership of His Majesty  Sampeyandalem Ingkang Sinuhun Kangjeng Susuhunan Senopati Ing Ngalaga Abdurrahman Sayidin Panatagama Pakoe Boewono Kaping III (PB.III).

Partly into the region Ngayogjakarta Mataram Sultanate lead by Ngarsadalem Ingkang Sinuhun Kangjeng Sultan Hamengku Boewono Senopati Ing Ngalaga Kalifatullah Abdurrahman Sayidin Panatagama (KP. Mangkubumi also the uncle of PB III).

Of the region splits, then continuing on the division of property in the form of royal heritage, gamelan, train ride and a stretcher/'joli'/'kremun' splited into two parts but the royal uniform of Mataram overall brought by KP. Mangkubumi to Jogjakarta. Refered before the devided of Mataram, and PB.III not become as a King, PB. II (father of PB.III) already given testament to PB. III.

"Mbesok manawa uncle Mangkubumi hangersakake ageman, paringno" it means
"if someday your uncle wants Mangkubumi clothing, give it '.

Since the split, Mataram Surakarta palace that has no unique fashion style of the royal, until then Pakoe Boewono III (as a King) ordered the staff to make clothing patterns. The pattern of bathik gagrak Surakarta is growing very rapidly, but it eventually impacts; decreasing the content of cultural values ​​bathik and order in the use of fabrics bathik become blurred, which include: fabric bathik at designated Nobles and Kawula become unclear.

Therefore then Pakoe Boewono III issued a policy on the use of fabric bathik order, in order to sensitize the community will contain patterns of cultural value bathik: “Ana dene kang arupa jejarit kang kalebu laranganningsun, bathik sawat, bathik parang lan bathik cemukiran kang calacap modang, bangun tulak, lenga teleng lan tumpal, apa dene bathik cemukiran kang calacap lung – lungan, kang sun wenangake anganggoa pepatihingsun lan sentananingsun dene kawulaningsun padha wedia”.

Which means: "There are several types of batik cloth into my ban, bathik Lar, bathik Parang and bathik Cemukiran that have shape like a bird's beak Orioles,  bangun tulak lenga teleng and form of tumpal and also bathik cemukiran ujung lung (leaf of plants that spread in land), which I was allowed to wear Patih and my Family. While the subjects not be permitted ".

Of this policy Bathik Gagrak Surakarta start so the order of dress in the Java community life, (especially earth Surakarta Sultanate of Mataram or now known as Surakarta/Solo).