From Bengkulu, Sumatera, this Batik has the style of Biron or Batik Besurek.
Motifs on body is Kaligrafi Arab (Arabic calligraphy) and Asmaul Husna (Allah's many beautiful names), border is Motif Bordir Rajah and background is Galaran Endat.
Made by hand on cotton cloth and natural dyes.
This piece is used by men.
This piece is a Master Piece work.
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