This stunning vintage Indonesian batik tulis is from Solo, one of the ancient batik producing city in Java.
The Javanese sarong fabric will look beautiful as an elegant shawl and wrap. Perfect for the boho and eclectic interior and for vintage textile lover and collector.
▪︎238cm x 103cm ( 94" x 40.5" )
▪︎Mid 20th C
▪︎Batik tulis
▪︎Good condition
▪︎Natural dye, indigo and sogan
▪︎Handwash only in natural soap or detergent for delicates.
▪︎ABOUT
It was made with a tool called tjanting, instead of stamped or printing. Every dots and lines were hand drawn in wax individually and then dyed, boiled, rewaxed, and the process was repeated , depending on the complexities of the design. A piece like this can take four to six months or more to produce.
This classic design is called Tribusono, with flaunting peacocks, birds, phoenixes and floral and fauna motifs. They were produced between the 50s and 70s by the saudagaran (merchants). Batiks were originally made for the royalties who had their own 'inhouse' workshop and artists. Traditional motifs such as parang, ceplok and kawung in sogan were only reserved for the kraton (palace).
The Tribusonos were a respond to these restrictions, a collection made outside the kraton for non royals.
There are two sections in this piece. One half is with two birds while the other with three and they were placed upside down to each other. There is a reason for this. It acts as an instructions for the wearer. The upside down birds will be the part to wrap first around the waist while the right side up one will be on display when worn as sarong.
*not suitable for upholstery project
**pictures are close representation of the item but not 100% due to different light conditions and viewing screens.