Batik Pesisiran

Batik Pesisiran is worn as daily clothing in the form of long cloth (jarik), sarong, kemben, headband and shawl. Batik cloth is worn by various members of society, from aristocrats to merchants.

Cirebon used to be a major port and trade route for India, Arabia, China and Europe. One of the Chinese cultures that influenced Cirebon batik is the Mega Mendung motif, depicting rain-bearing clouds that symbolize fertility and life.

Garut batik is known for its simplicity of motifs and bright yellow color (gumading). One of the popular batik motifs from Garut is Merak Ngibing, which depicts the beauty of a peacock's tail as its decorative piece.

Lasem, a district in Rembang, has distinctive batik motifs including Latohan, Gunung Ringgit, Kricakan, and Tiga Negeri motifs. Lasem is also heavily influenced by Chinese culture, which can bee seen in the motifs such as Phoenix, Kilin, and Dragon, and uses red color.

Batik Jambi has received many cultural influences due to trade relations from other regions such as Indramayu, Cirebon, Lasem, Tuban, and Madura. Typical Jambi batik motifs include Durian Pecah, Angso Duo, Kacapiring, Batanghari, Tampuk Manggis, Kapal Sanggat, and others.