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Batik of Coastal Society
All batik motifs that illustrate the lives of coastal communities along with the coastal natural environment and local traditions.
Pantai Ambon
Ambon city batik depicts natural wealth and the beauty of
Lontara
The Lontara script is a typical ancient script of Bugis and
Tikar Natuna
Tikar Natuna motif is adapted from the traditional making of
Gedhog Kembang Waluh
This motif is a combination of the Javanese Majapahit royal motif with
Sero Tangga
The Sero Tangga motif refers to the lives of the coastal fishermen communities of
Gajah Mungkur
Gajah Mungkur Batik motif was made by a woman who expected the return of
Ikan Tambal
The philosophical meaning of Ikan Tambal is togetherness and
Insang Ikan
“Insang ikan” means the gills of the fish. It is a typical pattern used by
Merak Lasem
Peacock is considered to be the king of the birds that represent
Samudra
The Batik textile can be made into a thematic painting. This art painting means to be