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Indramayu Batik is included in the type of Batik Pesisir if viewed from the types of patterns that exist, the majority of motifs used in Indramayu batiks present fishing activities in the sea. Batik motives in Indramayu get much influence from the big picture or calligraphy motif from the Arabic, Chinese or area of Central Java / East Java.

A prominent characteristic of Indramayu Batik is ranggam expressed flora and fauna are even, with handcuffs and a lot of curved lines that taper (riritan), white background and dark color and a lot of dots that are made with techniques cocolan needle, and the form of isen-isen (sawut ) a short and rigid. Etong motif, for example, describes the various marine animals which is brought home by the sea after fishing such as fish, shrimp, squid, jellyfish and crabs. Ship aground motives imply that fishing vessels are on the rocks so that the threatened ground. Ganggeng motives, according to the name describes the variety of seaweed found in the North Coast of Java.

While the motive is Kembang Gunda plants that live in coastal and beach can be a side dish pecel. In addition to describing the activities in the coastal, batik motif typical Indramayu also illustrates that there are daily activities such as the Swastika Motif, Motif Ngibing Merak, Kereta Kencana motives, and motives Rombeng Jati. Swastika motifs inspired by Japanese colonial period, according to the Swastika batik craftsman in Indramayu depicts symbols of violence that occurred during the residence of Japan. Merak Ngibing motif inspired by the beautiful peacock bird. While the motives Train Kencana is a depiction of King Wilarodra that are in my kingdom horse corral.

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