Kain Panjang 362 (2000) by UnknownMuseum Batik Indonesia
Since Indonesia independence in 1945, batik tradition evolves with younger generations of batik creators, pushing the boundaries without breaking the true tradition of batik making.
A number of batik production houses withstood the test of time, bringing new batik styles with diverse designs.
There are over 200,000 batik maker working in many "Sentra Batik" which are villages of batik production houses today. These villages have been around for decades and millions of batiks have been produced here.
Here are the three highlights ...
Kain Panjang Pagi Sore 494 (1940) by Trang Bulan BatikGaleri Batik YBI
Kain Panjang Pagi Sore Bolak Balik 006 (1950) by Harum DaluMuseum Batik Indonesia
Kain Panjang 518 (2009) by SapuanGaleri Batik YBI
Kain Panjang 547 (circa 1960) by Surati - Danar Hadi SoloGaleri Batik YBI
Kain Selendang Kepala Dua Sisi 734 (1960) by unknownMuseum Batik Indonesia
Kain Panjang 834 (1950) by unknownMuseum Batik Indonesia
Kain Panjang 612 (1950) by unknownMuseum Batik Indonesia
Kain Panjang Kepala Satu Sisi 401 (2000) by Batik KomarGaleri Batik YBI
Kain Panjang 359 (2000) by Batik KomarMuseum Batik Indonesia
Inspirational Batik Makers
Over the decades there are inspiring batik makers who have brought batik to the world. These legends have inspired hundreds and thousands of batik designers and makers today. Here are only a few of the many legendary Batik makers in Indonesia.
Kain Panjang 770 (1950) by Tjoa Siang SwieMuseum Batik Indonesia
The Tjoa siblings created Batik Tiga Negeri which is considered a perfect blend of acculturation of Javanese, Chinese and European culture, through the parang of Java, peonies of China and European flower arrangements.
It is a special kind of Batik that was dyed in three different states, this is done to achieve a distinct color only Batik Tiga Negeri could produce.
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Kain Panjang 496 (1950) by Harjonegoro / Go Tek SwanMuseum Batik Indonesia
Go Tik Swan also known as K.R.T. Hardjonagoro is a pioneer in creating Batik Indonesia. It is through his knowledge and craftsmanship skills that the idea of Batik Indonesia that was envisioned by Soekarno was made to reality.
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Kain Panjang 899 (2000) by Iwan TirtaGaleri Batik YBI
Iwan Tirta was known to have impressively created more than 10,000 original batik designs during his lifetime. Iwan Tirta once said, “I didn’t create batik, but I preserved and nurtured it like a caretaker.”
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