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1960s " Tirto Tejo " Tulis Batik Kain panjang Skirt cloth, Indonesia. Hand Drawn batik?Indonesian Batik-Fiber arts-Vintage batik
Hand drawn on Finest cotton ( Tulis ). Wax resist ( Batik )

"Tirto means water and Tejo is light. So, it means light that flows. It symbolizes prosperity that continues to flow and optimism,"
This design has a good meaning in Javanese cultural beliefs,
Once upon a time some motifs could only be worn by the Surakarta royal family, and citizens had to be submissive and obedient.
Worked in Surakarta,Java. ca.1960s
Condition : Perfect, Collectible Item, This cloth is well maintained
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Original batik is made using canting and wax (real honeycomb) which is melted with other materials as a color barrier. and this is called " Batik Tulis " / Hand Drawn batik,
And still undergoing a complicated process from processing raw materials / plain cotton fabric into a BATIK.

If batik is made using a copper mold (usually made of copper) we call it " BATIK CAP " / Stamped batik.
Can shorten the time of manufacture and reduce the cost of batik production, but this clearly affects the value of its art, because it produces repetitive batik patterns, monotonous patterns and tends to be made as a mass product.

For 1 color will undergo a dyeing process 3 -7 times until the color is as expected.
Therefore batik coloring with one another will never be the same due to weather factors, water pH factors, type / brand / coloring method used, type of cotton material. etc

Note:
1. This batik canu2019t be reproduced
2. If this batik is washed, it may experience a process of releasing color. This is generally due to the coloring element of the batik itself. Does not affect the overall color much as long as using a safe and natural detergent, such as soapberries or soapnuts ( Buah Lerak )
3. Pay attention when washing batik can cause the fabric to tear or fade.

For batik care:
1. Dry the batik in the shade, at least once every 1 - 3 months ( Do not expose to direct sunlight) Avoid the appearance of fungus on batik, especially in countries that have a humid climate and weather

2. Give silica gel to the storage bag, we use blue silica gel, if it changes color to pink you have to replace it with a new one

3. Use a moth ball covered with paper ( Optional )