Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 Yogyakarta is heaven for textile enthusiasts. Hand woven lurik features colorful combinations of stripes and squares in harmoniously balanced motifs, each with a symbolic meaning. The most prominent example of lurik is seen in the jackets worn by the palace guards at the Keraton and by Javanese men on ceremonial occasions. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Imogiri, 20 km southeast of Jogja, is best known for its royal cemetery. But it is also home to hundreds of traditional batik makers. At the base of the cemetery in Panjimatan are many small shops selling traditional batiks made by the villagers. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 This small museum is owned by a Jogja family and has two sections: one dedicated to batik, the other to sulaman, the embroidery fancied by Javanese ladies on their formalwear. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 This museum is located inside the Keraton complex and displays batiks made by Keraton royal family members and their abdi dalem (royal servants). The complete batik-making process can be seen behind the Keraton Kilen (West Place) where Sultan HB Hamengku Buwono X lives. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 This museum is located 15 km north of Jogja, in the pleasant hillside town, Kaliurang. Dedicated to Javanese culture and batik, Ullen Sentalu Museum houses many ancient and rare royal batik motifs. In addition to fine batik, exhibits range from historical objects to Javanese arts. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 Restored after being damaged by the earthquake in May 2006, this museum exhibits special Imogiri-style batik tulis (hand drawn) made by local villagers and has collection of more then one hundred antique and traditional batik patterns. On Saturday and Sunday this museum holds batik demonstrations by local batik makers and batik lessons for beginners. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 Ardiyanto is currently organizing his collection to open a museum, so there are many ancient artifacts to see along with batik designs and home interiors amenities for sale in villa-style Ardiyanto Gallery. A must-visit for serious shoppers. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 Afif Syakur is the chairman of Indonesian Batik Lovers and also assists batik makers in Madura (East Java), Tasikmalaya (West Java), Pekalongan (Central Java), Solo and Jogja. He has many silk designs. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 Well-known designer Nita Azhar made the dress incorporating batik worn by Miss Universe 2002 when she visited Jogja. All of Nita's elegant designs are in silk. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700 Hand woven lurik features colorful combinations of stripes and squares in harmoniously balanced motifs, each with a symbolic meaning. The most prominent example of lurik is seen in the jackets worn by the palace guards at the Keraton and by Javanese men on ceremonial occasions. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/yogyakarta-batik/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:01 +0700