This
versatile all season scarf is an original batik, finely handmade by highly
skilled traditional batik artisans that have been making batik for generations
in the last few centuries.
Using
a fine cotton, soft and smooth, beautiful design
and color. A beautiful accent or a blend to your outfit for either a dressy or
a casual events.
Suitable
for any occasions, dinner date, corporate meeting, or a casual outing. A
special gift for any women.
Your
purchase contributes to preservation of this ancient art and livelihood of the
artisans.
Color: Blue, dark blue & white. Double faced.
Measure: 18" W x 80" L incl. fringe.
100% Cotton, batiste.
Care: Hand-wash, lay flat to dry or dry clean.
Motif & Batik Process
This lereng and lung-lungan motif represented
by diagonal or incline composition of the lung-lungan with lush vines with
leaves, buds, flowers and butterflies. It symbolizes faith, hard work and
perseverance will bring to a flourish, prosper and happy live. Originated from
the North Coast of Central Java island, founded in 16th century.
See Batik Patterns
& Motifs for more info.
Both canting (hand-drawn tool) and copper
stamp are used for applying malam (hot wax) to create the design on this cotton
scarf. The fabric is then hand dipped in dye for a few times to achieve the
color intended. The fabric covered by wax resist the dye. This process is
repeated for each color, then fabric is dipped in boiling water to remove the
wax and dried under the sunlight to bring out the vibrant color. The wax then
going through recycling process to be re-used. See Batik Art for
more info.
Note: See Content and
Disclaimers about handmade nature and your monitor viewing
color variations.
Blue Lereng
- Product: Batik Cotton Scarf Medium 18"W x 80"L
- Availability: In Stock
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$40.00