WEST JAVA PROVINCE BATIK

Motif Batik Megamendung Cirebon

 Name: Megamendung <Cloud>, Paksinaga Liman, Patran Keris, Patran Kangkung, Singa Payung, Singa Barong, Banjar Balon, etc.


Pattern: The influence of 2 ancient Kingdoms <Kasepuhan and Kanoman> culture was delivered the variety of Batik Cirebon pattern.

Meaning: Megamendung is the most popular and symbolizes the rain-carrying cloud as a symbol of fertility and the giver of life.

Batik Ciamis


Name: Rereng Lasem, Parang Sontak, Rereng Seno, Rereng Sintung Ageung, etc.

Pattern: The pattern usually not too crowded, using leaf pattern, and combine 2 different colors.

Meaning: Simple but elegant.

Additional information: The influence of Sunda culture was delivered the variety of Batik Ciamis pattern.

Batik Garut

Name: Rereng Peteuy, Rereng Kembang Corong, Rereng Kembang Merak Ngibing, etc.

Pattern: Geometrics and dominate with beige colors.



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