12 Tips to Take Care of Batik
Batik is a pictorial fabric that
is specially made by writing or putting the night on the cloth, then processing
is processed in a certain way that has a peculiarity.
1.
Batik Style
Batik style and color are
influenced by various foreign influences. Initially, batik has a limited
variety of shades and colors, and some features may only be used by certain
circles. But coastal batik absorbs various external influences, such as foreign
traders and also in the end, the invaders. Bright colors like red were
popularized by the Chinese, who also popularized the phoenix style. The
European colonials also took an interest in batik, and the result was a previously
unknown flower pattern (such as a tulip flower) as well as objects brought by
the invaders (buildings or horse-drawn carriages), as well as their favorite
colors such as blue. Traditional batik still retains its style, and is still
used in traditional ceremonies, because usually each style has its own symbols.
2.
Meaning on Batik Motifs
Batik is an ancestral heritage
that is inseparable from the culture of the Indonesian nation. With the beauty
of various shades, natural color quality, and interesting motifs, making
traditional batik cloth is very popular and accepted by local and international
community. Batik gives meaning which is full of art and cultural representation
from each region of Indonesia. Each region has the characteristics of motifs
and ways of making different batik.
Many things can be extracted from
a piece of batik cloth. Not only used for clothing, but the current development
has been toward the household and interior. No wonder if it is said that batik
is a work of creation of cultural heritage owned by the Indonesian Nation. Some
of the motives of batik itself are:
·
Parang Kusumo
Using Naphtol
dye. Used as fabric when exchange ring. Parang Motif Elements, Mlinjon. The
meaning of the philosophy is Kusumo means flowers that bloom, expected the
wearer looks beautiful
·
Parang Slobog
Using Naphtol
dye. Used as a long cloth. The motif element of Ceplok .. Symbolize firmness,
thoroughness, and patience. The meaning of the philosophy is Slobog can also
"lobok" or loose, this cloth is usually used to mourn so that the
dead do not have difficulty facing the power
·
Sekarjagat
It symbolizes
the expression of love and nurturing peace. So no wonder if this motif is often
worn in the wedding.
·
Truntum
Using Soga Alam
dye. Usually worn specifically for weddings, especially by parents of the bride
because this motif means to lead.
·
Mega Overcast
It symbolizes
the anticipated rain bearer as a carrier of fertility and giver of life. The
light blue color of this motif symbolizes the brighter the life.
·
Sido Wirasat
In this motif
there is always a coordination of this motif is always there a combination of
truntum motif in it because it symbolizes the parents will always give advice
and lead the two brides in entering married life. (harper's bazzar)
·
Cuwiri
Using Soga
Natural dye. Used as "Semek'an" and Kemben. Used during
"mitoni" ceremony. Element Motif in the form of Meru, Gurda. The
meaning of the philosophy is Cuwiri means small, It is expected that the wearer
looks decent and respected
·
Kawung
Using Naphtol
dye. Used as Long Cloth. The motive element is Geometric. Meaning the
philosophy is commonly used by the king and his family as a symbol of courage
and justice
·
Pamiluto
Using Soga
Natural dye. Used as a long cloth during engagement. The element of motive is
Parang, Ceplok, Truntum and others. The meaning of Philosophy is Pamiluto
derived from the word "pulut", meaning adhesive, in Javanese could
mean frown [interested].
·
Ceplok Kasatrian
Using Soga
Natural dye. Used as a cloth when the wedding carnival. Elements of motive is
Parang, Gurda, Meru. Meaning The philosophy is used middle class down, to look
dashing
·
Nitik Karawitan
Using Soga
Natural dye. Used as a long cloth. The element of motive is Ceplok. The Meaning
of the Philosophy is the Users of the Wise
·
Ciptoning
Using Soga
Natural dye. Used as a long cloth. The element of motive is Parang, Wayang. It
is expected that the wearer becomes a wise man, able to give guidance the right
way and so on.
3.
Batik Shirt in Indonesia
In the beginning, batik clothes
are often worn at official events to replace the suit. But in its development
during the New Order period batik clothes are also used as official clothing
school students and civil servants (batik Korpri) who use batik uniforms on
Friday. The next development of batik began to shift into everyday clothes
mainly used by women. Private employees usually wear batik on Thursday or
Friday.
Batik is a trend. However, there
may not be many people who know how to care for batik clothes to keep the color
durable. Here are some alternative ways to take care of favorite batik.
1.
When washing, use special laundry soap for batik
cloth that is sold in the market
2.
Wash batik cloth with hair shampoo. Previously,
dissolve the shampoo in water until no part thickens. Then, dip the batik
cloth.
3.
3.
Washing the batik can also use the fruit lerak or leaves glued plants that have
been muffled warm water. Way, squeeze the fruit lerak or leaves glued until
foam, then add enough water, and ready to wash batik. The smell of lerak fruit
can prevent the emergence of small animals that can damage the fabric.
4. When
washing batik, do not use detergent and do not be rubbed. If batik is not too
dirty, just soak in warm water. But if it is really dirty, such as stained
food, can be removed with a bath soap or orange peel. Way, simply by rubbing
bath soap or orange peel in the dirty part earlier.
5. We
recommend that you do not wash batik with washing machine.
6.
When will dry it, wet batik need not be
blackmailed. And do not hang it directly in the sun. Dry in the shade or
aerated to dry
7.
When drying it, gently pull the edge of the
batik so that the folded fiber returns to its original position.
8.
If already dried, avoid ironing batik
directly. If the batik looks very wrinkled, spray a little water on batik cloth
then put a sheet of cloth on it, just ironed.
9.
If you want to give fragrance or fabric
softener on batik, do not spray directly on the cloth. Instead, cover the first
batik with the newspaper, then spray liquid fragrance and fabric softener was
on the newspaper.
10.
Do not spray perfume or perfume directly to
batik cloth, especially silk batik with natural dyes.
11.
Keep your favorite batik in plastic to avoid
eating moths. When stored in a cupboard do not be given camphor, because the
solid is very hard and can damage batik.
12.
Another way to batik not eaten moth, give a
little pepper wrapped in a tissue in the cupboard where batik. Or, place the
perfumed roots that have been twice through the process of immersion in hot
water and dried in the sun to dry.