This stunningly intricate and fine design is done by a respected and finest batik artist in North Coast of Java island. Other than beautifully made, it also full of philosophical meaning. It decorated with combination of classic motifs - semen (spring) meru (mountain), nitik, and lung-lungan in a diagonal composition. Semen shown as lush vine with buds is a symbol of flourishing spring season where plants are growing, flowers are blooming, and meru a symbol of fertile ground. Nitik truntum a symbol of blooming love. Beautiful flowers as lung-lungan with buds and leaves also a symbol of a flourished life. This scarf carries a message of a flourish life, prosperous and happiness. See more motif story and batik process below.

Using high quality silk, soft, smooth and lustrous. 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: Brick red, beige, grey, dark purple. Double faced.

Measure: 36" W x 80" L.

100% Silk.

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

Motif & Batik Process

This scarf is decorated with a combination of motifs - semen (spring), nitik, and lung-lungan in a diagonal composition. Semen shown as lush vine with buds is a symbol of flourishing spring season where plants are growing, flowers are blooming, and meru a symbol of fertile ground. Nitik truntum a symbol of blooming love. Beautiful flowers as lung-lungan with buds and leaves also a symbol of a flourished life. This scarf carries a message of a flourish life, prosperous and happiness. The motif is originated from the 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 silk scarf. The silk is then hand dipped in dye for a few times to achieve the color intended. The silk covered by wax resist the dye. This process is repeated for each color, then silk 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.

Fringe finish at ends are carefully hand twisted.

Note: See Content and Disclaimers about handmade nature and your monitor viewing color variations.