Priangan
Batik or Sundanese Batik is the term proposed to
identify various batik cloths produced in the "Priangan"
region, a cultural region in West Java
and Northwest Java (Banten). Traditionally this type of batik is produced by Sundanese people in the several district of West Java
such as Ciamis,
Garut, an Tasikmalaya;
however it also encompasses Kuningan Batik which demonstrate Cirebon Batik
influences, and also Banten Batik that developed quite independently and
have its own unique motifs. The motifs of Priangan batik are visually
naturalistic and strongly inspired by flora (flowers and swirling plants)
and fauna (birds especially peacock and butterfly). The variants and
production centers of Priangan Batik are:
- Ciamis Batik.
Ciamis used to rival other leading batik industry centers in Java during
early 20th century. Compared to other regions, Ciamis batik is
stylistically less complex. The flora and fauna motifs known as ciamisan
are drawn in black, white, and yellowish brown. Motifs are similar to
coastal Cirebon Batik, but the thickness of coloring share the same
styles as inland batik. The thick coloring of Ciamis batik is called sarian.
- Garut Batik.
This type of batik is produced in the Garut district of West Java. Garutan
batik can be identified by its distinctive colors, gumading (yellowish
ivory), indigo, dark red, dark green, yellowish brown, and purple. Ivory
stays dominant in the background. Despite applying traditional Javanese
court motifs such as rereng, Garut batik uses lighter and brighter
colors compared to Javanese court batik.
- Tasikmalaya
Batik. This type of batik is produced in the Tasikmalaya district,
- Kuningan
Batik.
- Banten Batik. This type of batik employs bright and soft pastel colors. It represents a revival of a lost art from the Sultanate of Banten, rediscovered through archaeological work during 2002-2004. Twelve motifs from locations such as Surosowan and several other places have been identifiedJava Hokokai Batik. This type is characterized by flowers in a garden surrounded by butterflies. This motif originated during the Japanese occupation of Java in the early 1940s. The long fabrics usually is done in two pattern called pagi/sore (Indonesian: morning and afternoon) refer to two type of motifs in one sheet of fabric, as the solution of cotton fabrics scarcity during war time. Another recognizable traits of Java Hokokai batik are the Japanese influenced motifs; such as sakura (cherry blossoms) and seruni or kiku (chrysanthemums, Japan national flower and the symbol of the emperor), butterflies (symbol of female elegance in Japanese culture), and overlaying intricate details that has made Jawa Hokokai batiks as one of the most notable, noble and beautiful batik art forms in Asia
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik#Sumatra
