Indonesia is rich with various culture and art. Loving the beauty of art in Indonesia can expressed in different way. One of its by loving the beauty of batik. Batik has become the central issue for debate when it is claimed by Malaysia. But now, it has gained international acclamation.
Batik is the typical handicraft souvenirs from Yogyakarta and is a sought-after tourists. In the 15th century the art of batik has started to grow and progress. The art of batik have been influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam on an existing style of batik.
Batik has a variety of motives. Not only from within the country, batik is derived from foreign countries, like Russia. In Indonesia, batik motif also varies, including Batik Yogyakarta and Solo. Although both use ukel and cement-mortar, but actually these have two different batik. The difference is in color. Yogyakarta Batik is white with black shades, while Solo Batik is yellow and white with no shades. Batik is also found in Lampung.
Lampung Batik has gained national recognition. Lampung motif has a very unique pattern different from other areas in Indonesia. Lampung began to trace the history of textile art known since the 18th century to coincide with the influence of Indian culture that began to enter the waters of Sumatra, so the influence of Buddhist motifs are condensed in it . The most famous motifs and the seizure of foreign collectors is the motive for the boat and the “tree of life” two motives has become so typical for the culture of Lampung and Lampung is a trade mark in the eyes of the international world.
From their work Lampung textiles has circulated to all over the world and even their works made in the 18th century and 19th century, was in the museum, international museums such as the cultural collections in Australia, America, Hawaii and there are many collectors from other countries who have ancestral heritage sites in Lampung.
The heritage sites of motive are legendary in Lampung, which are usually found on the filter cloth, Palepai, and Tatibin to be poured into batik patterns. However batik and tapis are a remnant of cultural heritage handed down for hundreds of years ago that should be preserved. We try to raise Lampung Batik by keeping track of the current era, with a view of contemporary batik elements, especially from the selection of colors and motifs Lampung.
I’ve never heard about Batik Lampung before. Shame on me…