A combination of geometrical lereng motifs as Parang Klitik, lung-lungan as butterflies and flowers with Tumpal endings. Parang Klitik was reserved for princes in royal court as it consist of small or fine Parang shape. Parang Klitik symbolizes subtleness, wisdom, calmness, tenderness, elegant, and feminine. Lung-lungan as butterflies, flourish vine and flowers symbolizes a flourish live. Tumpal motif with pointy triangle shape at the ends of this scarf inspired by crocodile teeth shape, symbolizes protection. Tumpal is influenced by Indian textile brought to this area in the 16th century. This elegant scarf has a very rich meaning and is a mix of motifs from the Sultan Palace in South Central Java and North Coast of Java island.

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 high quality rayon, soft and smooth. Drapes well, flow nicely, 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: Black, blue, red, pink, yellow & beige. Double faced.

Measure: 13" W x 74" L.

100% rayon.

Care: Hand-wash in cool water, lay flat to dry or dry clean.

Motif & Batik Process

This scarf has a combination of geometrical lereng as Parang Klitik, lung-lungan as butterflies and flowers with Tumpal endings. Parang Klitik was reserved for princes in royal court as it consist of small or fine Parang shape. Parang Klitik symbolizes subtleness, wisdom, calmness, tenderness, elegant, and feminine. Lung-lungan as butterflies, flourish vine and flowers symbolizes a flourish live. Tumpal motif with pointy triangle shape at the ends of this scarf inspired by crocodile teeth shape, symbolizes protection. Tumpal is influenced by Indian textile brought to this area in the 16th century. This elegant scarf has a very rich meaning and is a mix of motifs from the Sultan Palace in South Central Java and North Coast of Java island. 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 rayon 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.