Batik
The word "batik" is derived from the combination of two words in Javanese: "Amba", which means "writing" and "point" which means "point".
Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of Indonesian culture (especially Java) since long. Javanese women in the past to make their skills in batik making a livelihood, so that in the past, batik work is exclusively women's work until the invention of "Batik Cap" which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely the coastal batik that has masculine lines as can be seen in the style of "Mega Overcast", where in some areas of coastal batik work is common for men. The tradition of batik was originally a hereditary tradition, so that sometimes kala an identifiable motif batik originated from a particular family. Some batik may indicate the status of a person. Even today, some Traditional batik motifs used only by family palace of Yogyakarta and Surakarta
It is said that the story, not indiscriminate creation of batik motifs. Someone should fast beforehand, so that the ancient batik supernatural powers.
Variety of styles and colors Batik is influenced by various foreign influences. Originally, batik has a variety of styles and colors are limited, and some patterns may only be used by certain circles. However, coastal batik absorb various external influences, such as foreign traders and also in the end, the invaders. Bright colors like red popularized by Tionghoa, who also popularized the style of the phoenix. European colonial nations are also taking interest in batik, and the result is a style of flowers that were not known (such as tulips) and also the items taken by the colonizer (buildings or train a horse), including their favorite colors like blue. Retaining traditional batik 's type, and is still used in traditional ceremonies, because usually each style has their own symbols.
Ways of Making Batik
originally made on material with white color made of cotton cloth called. Today batik is also made on other materials such as silk, polyester, rayon and other synthetic materials. Batik pattern is formed with a liquid wax using a tool called a canting for subtle motifs, or large-sized brush for a motive, so that the liquid wax to seep into the fabric fibers. Fabrics that have been painted with wax and then dyed with the desired color, usually starting from the colors of young. Immersion then taken to another motif with older or dark colors. After some time the coloring process, which has dibatik cloth dipped in chemicals to dissolve the wax.
According to the Technique of Batik Type
* Batik stationery is decorated with fabric textures and patterns of batik by hand. Batik making this type takes approximately 2-3 months.
* Batik cap is decorated with fabric textures and patterns created with batik stamp (usually made of copper). The process of batik making this type require at least 2-3 days.
The origin of Javanese Batik Javanese
Batik making is an artistic cultural heritage of Indonesia, especially Java-controlled areas of the Javanese from heredity. Javanese Batik motifs have different. Differences dikarnakan motif is common motives that have meaning, that is not just an image but implies that they can from their ancestors, namely religion animism, dynamism, or Hindus and Buddhists. Javanese Batik in many developing regions Solo or commonly known as Solo batik.
(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik)
Batik is a craft that has high artistic value and has become part of Indonesian culture (especially Java) since long. Javanese women in the past to make their skills in batik making a livelihood, so that in the past, batik work is exclusively women's work until the invention of "Batik Cap" which allows the entry of men into the field. There are some exceptions to this phenomenon, namely the coastal batik that has masculine lines as can be seen in the style of "Mega Overcast", where in some areas of coastal batik work is common for men. The tradition of batik was originally a hereditary tradition, so that sometimes kala an identifiable motif batik originated from a particular family. Some batik may indicate the status of a person. Even today, some Traditional batik motifs used only by family palace of Yogyakarta and Surakarta
It is said that the story, not indiscriminate creation of batik motifs. Someone should fast beforehand, so that the ancient batik supernatural powers.
Variety of styles and colors Batik is influenced by various foreign influences. Originally, batik has a variety of styles and colors are limited, and some patterns may only be used by certain circles. However, coastal batik absorb various external influences, such as foreign traders and also in the end, the invaders. Bright colors like red popularized by Tionghoa, who also popularized the style of the phoenix. European colonial nations are also taking interest in batik, and the result is a style of flowers that were not known (such as tulips) and also the items taken by the colonizer (buildings or train a horse), including their favorite colors like blue. Retaining traditional batik 's type, and is still used in traditional ceremonies, because usually each style has their own symbols.
Ways of Making Batik
originally made on material with white color made of cotton cloth called. Today batik is also made on other materials such as silk, polyester, rayon and other synthetic materials. Batik pattern is formed with a liquid wax using a tool called a canting for subtle motifs, or large-sized brush for a motive, so that the liquid wax to seep into the fabric fibers. Fabrics that have been painted with wax and then dyed with the desired color, usually starting from the colors of young. Immersion then taken to another motif with older or dark colors. After some time the coloring process, which has dibatik cloth dipped in chemicals to dissolve the wax.
According to the Technique of Batik Type
* Batik stationery is decorated with fabric textures and patterns of batik by hand. Batik making this type takes approximately 2-3 months.
* Batik cap is decorated with fabric textures and patterns created with batik stamp (usually made of copper). The process of batik making this type require at least 2-3 days.
The origin of Javanese Batik Javanese
Batik making is an artistic cultural heritage of Indonesia, especially Java-controlled areas of the Javanese from heredity. Javanese Batik motifs have different. Differences dikarnakan motif is common motives that have meaning, that is not just an image but implies that they can from their ancestors, namely religion animism, dynamism, or Hindus and Buddhists. Javanese Batik in many developing regions Solo or commonly known as Solo batik.
(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik)
Antasena
Anantasena, often abbreviated as Antasena is the name of one doll that is not in the script Mahabharata, as an original creation of the poet Java. This figure is known as the youngest son Bimasena, and another brother and mother Antareja Gatotkaca. In the classical puppet version of Surakarta, Antareja Antasena is another name, ie the eldest son Bimasena. Meanwhile, according to the version of Yogyakarta, and Antareja Antasena are two different figures. But in today's puppet, the puppet masters are used to separate the numbers with Antareja Antasena Surakarta, as was done by the puppet masters of Yogyakarta.
Antasena is the youngest son or Wrekodara Bimasena, namely the second Pandava. He was born of a mother goddess named Twins Batara Urangayu daughter. Bima left in a state containing Urangayu when he should return to the country Amarta. Antasena born and raised in the shade of his mother and grandfather. As an adult he went to the Kingdom Amarta to meet his biological father. But at that time Bhima and his brothers were being held captive by allies of the king Krishna named Ganggatrimuka Dasarsamodra. Antasena managed to find the Pandavas in the dead because of being held in prison who were drowned in the sea of iron. By using the inheritance of his grandfather cupu Madusena, Antasena coaxed them back. He also succeeded in killing Ganggatrimuka. Antasena later married his cousin Janakawati princess named Arjuna.
Antasena portrayed innocent and naive character, but firm in your stance. In speaking with anyone, he always uses language so as to appear ngoko knows no manners. Yet this is precisely where he showed his honesty did not like the mundane pleasantries. In the case of supernatural power, as the son of Bima Antasena narrated the most powerful. He was able to fly, vanish into the earth, and dive in the water. Her skin was protected by the scales of shrimp that make it immune to all types of weapons.
Antasena narrated moksa died with her cousin, the son of Arjuna Wisanggeni. Both died as a victory of the Pandavas tumbal before the outbreak of war Baratayuda. When it Wisanggeni and Antasena facing Sanghyang handed, the ancestor of the gods to ask for blessings for victory in the face of Krishna Pandavas. Sanghyang handed states that if they join the war would likely make the Pandavas lose. Antasena Wisanggeni and then decided not to return to the world. Both then shrinks gradually and finally disappeared completely in heaven Sanghyang handed
(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antasena).
Antasena is the youngest son or Wrekodara Bimasena, namely the second Pandava. He was born of a mother goddess named Twins Batara Urangayu daughter. Bima left in a state containing Urangayu when he should return to the country Amarta. Antasena born and raised in the shade of his mother and grandfather. As an adult he went to the Kingdom Amarta to meet his biological father. But at that time Bhima and his brothers were being held captive by allies of the king Krishna named Ganggatrimuka Dasarsamodra. Antasena managed to find the Pandavas in the dead because of being held in prison who were drowned in the sea of iron. By using the inheritance of his grandfather cupu Madusena, Antasena coaxed them back. He also succeeded in killing Ganggatrimuka. Antasena later married his cousin Janakawati princess named Arjuna.
Antasena portrayed innocent and naive character, but firm in your stance. In speaking with anyone, he always uses language so as to appear ngoko knows no manners. Yet this is precisely where he showed his honesty did not like the mundane pleasantries. In the case of supernatural power, as the son of Bima Antasena narrated the most powerful. He was able to fly, vanish into the earth, and dive in the water. Her skin was protected by the scales of shrimp that make it immune to all types of weapons.
Antasena narrated moksa died with her cousin, the son of Arjuna Wisanggeni. Both died as a victory of the Pandavas tumbal before the outbreak of war Baratayuda. When it Wisanggeni and Antasena facing Sanghyang handed, the ancestor of the gods to ask for blessings for victory in the face of Krishna Pandavas. Sanghyang handed states that if they join the war would likely make the Pandavas lose. Antasena Wisanggeni and then decided not to return to the world. Both then shrinks gradually and finally disappeared completely in heaven Sanghyang handed
(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antasena).