BATIK

REMBANG, 24/9 - BATIK LASEM. A number of craftsmen made batik type Sekarjagad, Four Negri, Kendhoro Kendhiri and Sandan using a locan motif (lokcan burung from China) and lungasem (stain asem tree) as a characteristic feature of lasem batik in the village of Gedongmulyo, Lasem, Rembang, Central Java, Thursday (24/9). Batik Lasem is preferred by people because it has a unique color that is "bangbiru" (blue mixed color) and unique motifs that are a blend of Chinese oriental motifs and Kuno Java, in accordance with the form of local community culture. ANTARA/ARI BOWO SUCIPTO/s/nz/09