Batik Tulis Besurek

1960/1960

Museum Batik Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia

Long cloth with Besurek motif, typical of Bengkulu Batik with Arabic calligraphy decoration. The long cloth in red coloured is decorated with Kuau Bird which nicknamed as Cendrawasih Sumatera. This motif symbolizes the spirit towards the heaven and the innocence of a newborn baby.

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Details

Title: Batik Tulis Besurek
Date Created: 1960/1960
Location Created: Sumatera
Physical Dimensions: 221 x 111 cm
Rights: Museum Batik Indonesia
Medium: Cotton

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