The word batik is derived from the Javanese words mbat (throwing) and tik (dot), and thus denotes both a verb and a noun. Batik is a time-consuming and labour intensive technique that might take up to a year to complete, especially for written batik (batik tulis). Furthermore, batik has a deep philosophical significance, with different motifs
The word batik in itself comes from the Javanese word "titik" – which means to dot. Batik is believed to have first originated from Java, only belonging to royal families and wealthy people.
Inland batik. Typical of inland towns like Yogyakarta and Solo, this batik is rooted in the 17th-century Mataram Kingdom, when it was widely made and used within the royal grounds. It is characterised by earthy tones such as brown, white and indigo, colours which symbolise the Trinity of Supreme Divinity in Hinduism. Coastal batik. The Singa Barong motif is an original motif from West Java, from Cirebon to be precise. Singa Barong is a mythological animal or magical animal. The lion is an animal known as the king of the jungle, the king of all animals. Meanwhile, barong which is known in Java and Bali is the meaning of miracle. So that in the city of Cirebon, especially1. Batik Yogyakarta. Salah satu motif khas batik Yogyakarta adalah batik yang digunakan di lingkungan Keraton, misalnya motif cemplok atau grompol. Batik ini memiliki tampilan warna dasar putih bersih dengan desain motif yang beragam. Dengan desain geometris yang polanya berbentuk seperti bunga mawar atau bintang, batik ini melambangkan harapanB3RedZ.