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Typical regional arts in Indonesia
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items Several regional cultures or Monday works that are characteristic of certain regions in Indonesia
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Batik
Sculpture
Mask (Topeng)
Batik
Batik (Javanese: (Hanacaraka): ꦧꦛꦶꦏ꧀, translit. Bathik) is an Indonesian cloth with images that is made specifically by writing or applying wax to the cloth, then processing it in a certain way that has its own characteristics. As a whole of engineer...
Tujuh rupa batik (Indonesian: Batik tujuh rupa) is one of the Indonesian batik motifs originating from Pekalongan, Central Java. This tujuh rupa batik motif is very thick with natural nuances. In general, tujuh rupa batik displays animal or plant mot...
Motif Batik Tujuh Rupa (Pekalongan)
Sogan motif batik is a type of classic batik in Indonesia which is strong with traditional elements. This legendary batik is dominated by dark colors such as black and brown.
Motif Batik Sogan (Solo)
The Gentongan motif is different from other batik. This batik from Madura uses simple abstract motifs, plants or a combination of both. Gentongan batik colors usually take bright colors such as red, yellow, green or purple.
Motif Batik Gentongan (Madura)
Megamendung Batik (Hanacaraka: ꦩꦺꦒꦩꦼꦤ꧀ꦢꦸꦁ) is an identical work of batik art and has even become a batik icon in the Cirebon region and other regions of Indonesia. This batik motif has characteristics that are not found in other batik producing areas...
Motif Batik Mega Mendung (Cirebon)
Some of the famous Yogyakarta batiks are ceplok kates, kawung, parangkusumo, truntum, tambal and pamiluto batik. The characteristic of Yogyakarta batik is its coloring, which uses a lot of black, white and brown. Apart from that, the characteristic o...
Motif Batik Kraton (Yogyakarta)
The Simbut batik motif is in the shape of a leaf that resembles a taro leaf. This motif is the simplest motif, only arranging and tidying up one type of motif. The Simbut motif comes from the inland Bedouin tribe in Sunda which is steeped in old civi...
Motif Batik Simbut (Banten)
Even though it looks simple and resembles the letter "S" arranged diagonally, Parang motif batik should not be used carelessly, one of which is when attending a wedding. The reason is, Parang motif batik can be interpreted as a weapon that is conside...
Historically, Parang batik originates from the Yogyakarta and Solo areas, but has spread evenly throughout Java. Parang Batik is the oldest batik motif in Indonesia.
Historically, Parang batik originates from the Yogyakarta and Solo areas, but has spread evenly throughout Java. Parang Batik is the oldest batik motif in Indonesia.
Motif Parang (Pulau Jawa)
In Javanese culture, the geometrically arranged kawung motif is interpreted as a symbol of human life. The hope is that humans will not forget their origins. Apart from that, the kawung batik motif is also known as a symbol of strength and justice.
Motif Kawung (Jawa Tengah)
Even though it is rarely heard of, Pring Sedapur is a batik motif that is known to be unique and beautiful. The reason is, this typical East Javanese batik motif combines bamboo tree patterns with natural elements. Using bamboo plants as the main obj...
Motif Pring Sedapur (Magetan)
Geblek renteng batik is a miniature and basic ideology of Kulon Progo. It can be seen in geblek renteng batik which also uses other representational motifs about Kulon Progo such as native flora and fauna, as well as symbols and symbols of Kulon Prog...
Motif Geblek Renteng (Kulon Progo)
The Tarakan Batik motif comes from North Kalimantan and is inspired by the natural riches of Tarakan City, such as flora and fauna. The use of natural dyes such as mango skin, mahogany and mangrove is the characteristic of this batik. The philosophy ...
Batik Tarakan (Kalimantan Utara)
The mandau motif is a batik motif that depicts the traditional weapons of the Dayak tribe.
Mandau is often used in traditional ceremonies and cultural arts performances, has high sacred significance and is not underestimated.
This batik motif is known for its distinctive carved details, including the hilt, sword blade and scabbard.
This uniqueness makes the mandau motif look very similar to the original shape.
The use of bright colors in this batik adds a bold and unique impression to the motif.
Mandau is often used in traditional ceremonies and cultural arts performances, has high sacred significance and is not underestimated.
This batik motif is known for its distinctive carved details, including the hilt, sword blade and scabbard.
This uniqueness makes the mandau motif look very similar to the original shape.
The use of bright colors in this batik adds a bold and unique impression to the motif.
Motif Mandau (Batik Kalimantan Timur 1)
This motif symbolizes simplicity and humility. Living life must be in harmony with the flow of the universe. Life will become easier if we continue to act naturally and naturally according to God's commands, and take steps to follow these provisions.
Motif Runtun Penyu (Batik Kalimantan Timur 2)
The tengkawang ampiek motif is a typical East Kalimantan batik pattern that depicts the art of wood carving. The name of this motif comes from the Kutai language, where "tekawang" refers to a type of red meranti tree, and "ampiek" means wood carving....
Tengkawang Ampiek | IWareBatik
The bomba motif is a batik motif originating from Central Sulawesi.
This is a typical Sulawesi batik motif that is famous internationally and internationally. The bomba batik motif depicts the culture and life of the people of Palu which is open to everyone. Bomba motif batik with unique rose accents.
What is interesting about this batik motif is the variations depicted. Several variations of the bomba motif include bomba roses, cloves, sero stairs, and others. This is what makes bomba motif batik quite famous for its diversity.
This is a typical Sulawesi batik motif that is famous internationally and internationally. The bomba batik motif depicts the culture and life of the people of Palu which is open to everyone. Bomba motif batik with unique rose accents.
What is interesting about this batik motif is the variations depicted. Several variations of the bomba motif include bomba roses, cloves, sero stairs, and others. This is what makes bomba motif batik quite famous for its diversity.
Batik Bomba (Sulawesi Tengah)
Sculpture
This statue usually has the shape of a human body with detailed carvings depicting the strength or achievements of the ancestor. On some occasions, mbis statues are used in special rituals to honor ancestral spirits and are believed to protect the tr...
Statue of the Asmat Tribe of Papua
Carving art from Toraja, South Sulawesi, also called Passura' Toraya, is a hereditary treasure of the Toraja tribe for hundreds of years. This carving has broad philosophical meaning and is used as a source of information about the culture of the Tor...
Carving Art from Toraja (South Sulawesi)
The reliefs on the walls of Borobudur Temple are works of pure art depicting the life of Gautama Buddha, as well as the acculturation of Buddhist culture with native Indonesian culture. These reliefs are spread across almost all levels of the temple ...
Borobudur Temple wall relief (Jawa Tengah)
Mask (Topeng)
In the Batak Karo area masks are called "gundala-gundala," in Simalungun "huda-huda," in Pakpak Dairi "mangkuda-kuda."
Masks are displayed at rain-calling ceremonies, for example, as well as for entertainment for kings (both living and deceased).
Kings were protectors of kingdoms or entire communities.
Mask performances in Batak Karo, Simalungun, Tapanuli, Pakpak Dairi, tend to be theatrical in form, such as mask dances found in Java, Bali and Madura which are based on a philosophy of life that is described aesthetically with musical and song accom...
The difference is, Batak mask shops are more limited compared to Javanese, Balinese and Madurese masks.
Masks are displayed at rain-calling ceremonies, for example, as well as for entertainment for kings (both living and deceased).
Kings were protectors of kingdoms or entire communities.
Mask performances in Batak Karo, Simalungun, Tapanuli, Pakpak Dairi, tend to be theatrical in form, such as mask dances found in Java, Bali and Madura which are based on a philosophy of life that is described aesthetically with musical and song accom...
The difference is, Batak mask shops are more limited compared to Javanese, Balinese and Madurese masks.
Batak mask art (North Sumatra)
Reog masks from East Java are characterized by large, beautiful and luxurious masks. The masks used in the reog dance include: The reog mask is made from dadap wood, while the hair is made from horsetail.
Reog dance is an art and tradition from Ponorogo, East Java. This dance is performed by several players, with the main dancer wearing a Barongan mask
Reog dance is an art and tradition from Ponorogo, East Java. This dance is performed by several players, with the main dancer wearing a Barongan mask
Reog mask (East Java)
The Cirebon mask is a mask that developed in Cirebon and is made from wood which is quite soft and easy to shape, but it still requires perseverance, precise precision, and requires a lot of time in the manufacturing process.
Even an expert craftsman can take up to one day to make a mask, according to information from Ki Kandeg (a Cirebon mask making expert) in the past the woods commonly used were Jaran wood, Waru wood, Mango wood and Lame wood.
This mask is usually used for arts related to masks (Indonesian: mask) including the Cirebon Mask dance art.
Cirebon masks are made by a fairly qualified mask expert, usually the expertise of mask experts develops along with the development of the arts related to the mask where their skills are passed down from generation to generation.[1] One of the famous...
Even an expert craftsman can take up to one day to make a mask, according to information from Ki Kandeg (a Cirebon mask making expert) in the past the woods commonly used were Jaran wood, Waru wood, Mango wood and Lame wood.
This mask is usually used for arts related to masks (Indonesian: mask) including the Cirebon Mask dance art.
Cirebon masks are made by a fairly qualified mask expert, usually the expertise of mask experts develops along with the development of the arts related to the mask where their skills are passed down from generation to generation.[1] One of the famous...
Cirebon mask (West Java)