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Comment on Whose batik? by Asianfabrics

Asianfabrics — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:34:21 +0000

It not easy to narrow down or trace since a few version about the origin of batik in Malaysia but what did I found out is the Malaysian batik origin is from Indonesia (Proven by earlier Malaysian batik design of sarong were very much influenced with Indonesian inspired designs) spread to Tanah Melayu in 1920s with technique is also known as ‘batik chop’ or “batik terap”-(using stamp to produced batik) and being start produced in east coast Kelantan .In earlier 1930s batik producer in Kelantan still using the wooden blocks and using natural color but in 1950s copper blocks and tin blocks are been introduced.
‘Batik tulis’ or “batik lukis” or hand drawn batik in Malaysia were introduced ,firmly believed by Master or “Sifu” of batik Wan Nong Ahmad in year 1970s in Kuala Lumpur .The first batch of apprentice under Wan Nong Ahmad to learn and produced hand drawn batik in Malaysia -Azman,Md.Noor and Salleh and the second batch –Hishamudin Ahmad, Khalid Shamsuddin Arshad and Rahman Rani.In the year 1970s also the using of batik stretcher or frame adopting from Japanese Kimono dyeing techniques. It different from Indonesian hand drawn batik, the dyeing process without using stretcher or frame.
In year 1980s in hand drawn batik was introduced by “Overlap” technique of coloring or dyeing which mean more than one layer of wax and color are using compare to previous technique where just a layer of wax with few color are used. Who’s the first batik artist to create “Overlap” technique? I have no idea about that cause many batik artist blaming that they are the first in the market.
Nowadays Malaysian batik has developed its own particular aesthetic, recognizable by it distinguishes pattern and vivid colors.

Comment on About Us by Museum Batik Di Kota Pekalongan Administrator

Museum Batik Di Kota Pekalongan Administrator — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:38:13 +0000

Silahkan kunjungi website resmi kami :
http://museumbatik.kotapekalongan.go.id/index.php

dan silahkan mengisi buku tamu yang telah disediakan :
http://museumbatik.kotapekalongan.go.id/index.php?option=com_easygb&Itemid=82

dan silahkan kontak kami melalui email :
museumbatik@kotapekalongan.go.id
http://museumbatik.kotapekalongan.go.id/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3

Terima kasih

Salam Batik Indonesia
Museum Batik Di Kota Pekalongan Administrator

Comment on Batik in Review: A signed Pekalongan Batik Sarong by mita

mita — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:32:36 +0000

dear marguerite, i’m indonesian and my home town near by Pekalongan. now, many website you can visit to looking for batik and buy batik on line, but, i am not so sure whether they can deliver to your country. perhaps, if you go to Jakarta, you can stop at Tanah Abang market, or in Bandung you can get in Pasar Baru.

hope you find what you need.

regard,
mita

Comment on Batik in Review: A signed Pekalongan Batik Sarong by Wiwik Pujiastuti

Wiwik Pujiastuti — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:56:58 +0000

Tidak diragukan lagi, Pekalongan merupakan salah satu kota batik di Indonesia. Batik Pekalongan terkenal akan lentur dan dinamis.

salam batik Indonesia

Comment on Whose batik? by ryo

ryo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:56:09 +0000

I am a native javanese, and as far as i knew, batik is a javanese word. it does not make sense that people of melayu claimed and patented batik as theirs. why dont they use another name???? we wouldn’t mind if malaysians use another name !

Comment on Whose batik? by eri sidharta

eri sidharta — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:48:34 +0000

Referring to wikipedia, batik is a javanese word. And i believe that is the root of the problem. it is a little bit strange for javanese to hear that malayan people claim ‘batik’ as their cultural heritage (considering ‘batik’ is a javanese word). Maybe malayan people should find another name for their ‘batik’. Instead of calling it ‘Malaysian batik’, why not call it something else that is more melayu instead. After all it is still ‘batik’ in substance. As a native javanese I hate to see Indonesia and Malaysia arguing over this, because I always believe that Malaysians are my brothers and sisters.

Comment on Whose batik? by ramdankg

ramdankg — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:29:07 +0000

Have you see this 2 pictorial books?
Indonesia 500 early postcards & Malaya 500 early postcards.

Those 2 books will show you where batik originally come from, and batik is from Javanese language, not Malay language.

Comment on Whose batik? by ramdankg

ramdankg — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:25:29 +0000

What is Kepulauan Melayu? Our teacher never told about this terminology. You guys who made that terms aren’t you?

Have you see this 2 book? Indonesia 500 early postcards & Malaya 500 early postcards. This pictorial book will show you where batik originally come from

peace lah

Comment on Batik Technique: Cap, Tjap, Chap, Chop, Stamped by Wooden batik of java

Wooden batik of java — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:22:29 +0000

Sorry, I forget to tell my URL:
Http://www.Woodbatikofjava.blogspot.com
for wooden batik and textile batik

Comment on Batik Technique: Cap, Tjap, Chap, Chop, Stamped by Wooden batik of java

Wooden batik of java — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:21:06 +0000

Dear pak Adriano..nice writings. I just fall in love with Batik, although I knew and wore them since 20 years ago. Now I build a weblog specially designed for Batik: Textile Batik and Wooden batik. Please come and drop some messages. Thank you. By the way, where do you live? Indonesia or Malaysia

Comment on Batik in Review: A signed Pekalongan Batik Sarong by Marguerite Huson

Marguerite Huson — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:08:36 +0000

On a recent trip to Bangkok I bought beautriful sarongs with the label “Batik Ratna Dewi, Pekalongan, Indonesia”.
Each piece of material has a picture of a lady (presumably Ratna Dewi) printed on the fabric.
The designs are very colourful and feature mainly floral motifs.
Where / how can I ordrer more of these?

Comment on Batik Technique: Cap, Tjap, Chap, Chop, Stamped by Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:40:36 +0000

Nice work and interesting facts. I have three “caps” that I have been researching information on and your site is very helpful. My aunt purchased them in the early 1960’s while in Indonesia and have given them to me. Very beautiful pieces…

Thank you.

Comment on Whose batik? by Haritharan

Haritharan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:53:29 +0000

Malaysia is 50 years old and Indonesia is 61 this year. What is the age of this beautiful art? It has been around far before the idea of a country was conceived in this region, far before they even had flags. It belongs to the people of this archipelago, we call it “Kepulauan Melayu”. So I don’t see why anyone country should calim the art to be theirs.
Batik is the artistic expression of the people of their surroundings and nature. Malaysia nor Indonesia can claim the rights of this wonderful art for their own. It belongs to the peaceful people of Kepulauan Melayu.

Comment on Whose batik? by aldohas

aldohas — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:47:21 +0000

I like Batik

Alasan memakai batik
http://blog.aldohas.com/archives/batik/

Comment on Whose batik? by Marielle Trinidad

Marielle Trinidad — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:49:37 +0000

I appreciate the Batik of both countries. They both have different patterns and inspirations drawn in their Batiks. I have lived in Indonesia, where I grew up with Batik from Java and other parts of Indonesia. I am not biased, but since I came from Java, I have witnessed the history, the passion, the craftmanship of Batik processing in the region. However, the claims of who started it, does not really matter or should it be an argument. This is because, like I said, they do have their differences in terms of patterns, styles and designs. So, I believe that this matter should not be of any disturbance to both countries.

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Comment on Batik Technique: Cap, Tjap, Chap, Chop, Stamped by Abang Tam

Abang Tam — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:30:08 +0000

Tahinah Pak Adriano..

great thing to know…
I like your work

thanks