From Bengkulu, Sumatera, this Batik has the style of Batik Basure / Siang Malam.
Motifs on body is Kaligrafi Arab (Arabic calligraphy) and border is Byok Nitik.
Made by hand on cotton cloth and natural dyes.
This piece is commonly used for traditional ceremonies.
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