Besurek Rafflesia
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions. Besurek batik art in Bengkulu was introduced by batik merchants and artists from Demak. This can be traced from the history of the Sultanate of Demak, which was the first and largest Islamic Kingdom in Java Island (1475-1548). The motif pattern consists of Kaganga letters or Bengkulu original letters, combined with Arabic calligraphy. This motif also illustrates the beauty of the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower, a rare flower in the world that grows in the Bengkulu area.
The term “Basurek” refers to a textile that contains letters or inscriptions. Besurek batik art in Bengkulu was introduced by batik merchants and artists from Demak. This can be traced from the history of the Sultanate of Demak, which was the first and largest Islamic Kingdom in Java Island (1475-1548). The motif pattern consists of Kaganga letters or Bengkulu original letters, combined with Arabic calligraphy. This motif also illustrates the beauty of the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower, a rare flower in the world that grows in the Bengkulu area.