![]() ![]() □ The artisans’ remarkable craftsmanship and attention to details are definitely highlighted on this batik. This has changed overtime and Mega Mendung motif can now be found in any number of color gradation. The traditional Mega Mendung batik consists of 7 gradations of colors, stemming from the local believe that the heaven consist of 7 layers, as well as the earth which is believed to be composed of seven layers of the soil. In other words, the human heart is expected to remain 'cool' even in difficult circumstances, just like the clouds that have the ability to cast shadows that provide shelter from the sun and cools down the temperature. The philosophy of the Mega Mendung batik is that every human being should strive to stay calm and composed, to quell anger under any circumstances. This motif used to be one of the forbidden motif, reserved for the king and is originated from Cirebon, West Java. Mega Mendung" can be translated as overcast clouds. □ This batik has the "Mega Mendung" motif". In the past, “batik tulis” was mostly reserved for the royal families and the nobility, but the beauty of hand drawn batik or batik tulis can now more easily enjoyed by everyone. The wax works as resist material when the fabric is repeatedly dyed in a lengthy process called wax resist dyeing. □“Batik tulis” (hand drawn batik) in short is a drawing/painting/ a form of writing using hot melted wax on cotton cloth using a tool called canting. ![]() You might find much cheaper batik somewhere else, but you will be able to tell the difference in quality of the cotton fabric. ![]() 100% Primissima cotton fabric, which is the softest highest quality cotton fabric for batik. □ Authentic premium partially hand drawn and partially hand stamped Indonesian batik. You might save on shipping cost by doing so. International customers who would like to purchase multiple items, please do contact me for exact shipping quote. □□□ Please check my store front for announcement on coupon, current turn around time and shipping saving. ![]()
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