Description
Yogyakarta, commonly called Jogja, is a city as well as the capital of the Special Region of Jogjakarta (DIY) located in the southern part of Java Island. Batik Jogjakarta is a typical type of Batik that comes from the Jogjkarta area, Indonesia. Its distinctive feature lies in its motif and colouring which is rich in philosophical and historical value. Batik Jogjakarta generally uses colour such as black, white and brown, as well as motifs that describe nature and life with a deep philosophy.
Tulis is the premium style of batik where the entire design is applied by hand using a tool called a canting (pronounced chanting). It is a pen-like instrument made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the hot wax which flows through the spout.
The cloth is then dipped in dye or the colour is painted on. After the cloth is dry the wax is removed by boiling the cloth. The areas treated with wax keep their original colour. This process is repeated as many times depending on how many colours are desired. The process can take days or even weeks for more complex designs and colours.
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