A mix of classic and modern contemporary designs, this very creative and intricate motif is well executed. It is a privilege working with one of the most respected family of batik artist in Cirebon, a batik town in North Coast of Java. This scarf is decorated with a combination of motifs - nitik truntum, ceplok squares and circles, and lung-lungan. Nitik truntum created by a queen called Kencana in 18th century, a symbol of a blooming love and happiness. Flourishing vines and flower buds as a strong lung-lungan motif symbolizes a flourished life. Ceplok squares and circles symbolizes a balance and peaceful heart and mind. This scarf brings a message of blooming love that brings happiness, prosperity and a peaceful life. See more motif story and batik process below.

This luxury all season scarf is an original batik, one of a kind, handmade by the fifth generation of respected and finest batik artist family in Cirebon, a historic batik town in the North Coast of Java island. 

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: Dark reddish brown, taupe & gold. 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 - nitik truntum, ceplok squares and circles, and lung-lungan. Nitik truntum created by a queen called Kencana in 18th century, a symbol of a blooming love and happiness. Flourishing vines and flower buds as lung-lungan motif symbolizes a flourished life. Ceplok squares and circles symbolizes a balance and peaceful heart and mind. This scarf brings a message of blooming love that brings happiness, prosperity and a peaceful life. 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.

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