Examples of Batik Jogja and Philosophy

Batik Cuwiri

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a "Semek'an" and Kemben. Used during the ceremony "mitoni"
Element Motifs: Meru, Gurda
Philosophy: Cuwiri means small, is expected that the wearer looks decent and respected

Batik Sido Mukti

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a cloth in the marriage ceremony
Element Motifs: Gurda
Philosophy: It is expected that the adequacy and happiness always.

Batik Kawung

Dyes: Naphtol
Uses: As Long Cloth
Element Motif: Geometric
Philosophy: Usually used the king and his family as a symbol of courage and justice

Batik Pamulito

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a long-time fabric engagement
Element Motifs: Parang, Ceplok, and other Truntum
Philosophy: Pamiluto derived from the word "sticky rice", meaning glue, in the Java language could mean kepilut [interested].

Batik parangkusumo

Dyes: Naphtol
Uses: As a cloth as exchange ring
Element Motifs: Parang, Mlinjon
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Philosophy: Kusumo means the flower that blooms, it is expected the wearer look beautiful

Batik Ceplok Kasatrian

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a cloth as the bridal procession
Element Motifs: Parang, Gurda, Meru
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Philosophy: Wear down the middle class, to make it look manly

Batik Nitik Karawitan

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a long cloth
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Element Motifs: Ceplok
Philosophy: the wearer a wise person

Batik Truntum

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: Used at weddings
Typical Characteristics: kerokan
Philosophy: Truntum means to guide, parents can be expected to lead the bride and groom.

Batik Ciptoning

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a long cloth
Element Motifs: Parang, Wayang
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Philosophy:It is expected that the wearer becomes a wise man, able to give instructions right path

Batik Tambal

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As Long Cloth
Element Motifs: Ceplok, Parang, Meru etc.
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Philosophy: There is a belief if the sick to use this fabric as a blanket, her illness recover quickly, because the patchwork means adding a new spirit

Batik Slobok

Dyes: Naphtol
Uses: As a long cloth
Element Motifs: Ceplok
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Philosophy: Slobog can also "lobok" or loose, the cloth is usually used to mourn for the dead do not experience difficulties facing the power

Batik Parang Rusak Barong

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a long cloth
Element Motifs: Parang, Mlinjon
Typical Characteristics: scrapings
Philosophy: Parang describe the weapon, power. Knights who uses batik can be doubled his strength.

Batik Udan Liris

Dyes: Natural Soga
Uses: As a long cloth
Element of Motive: The combination of geometric and ropes
Typical Characteristics: scrapings Philosophy: Meaning Udan drizzle, symbols of fertility