Title
Batik Tulis
Year/Period
1900–1920
Region
Pekalongan
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 105.0 x 96.0 x 0.5 cm
Accession No.
2024-01208
Collection of
The hand-stitched sarong features a ‘Nitik’ design, where patterns from woven cloth are replicated using a canting with a uniquely shaped spout to create square dots. The use of natural dyes is evident in the dark and light blue hues, with a greenish tint suggesting real Indigo. Similar Nitik designs are seen in the works of Lien Metzelaar and Van Zuylen. Originating from Pekalongan, this batik represents a common style for daily wear, highlighting the stylistic significance of the Nitik technique in early 20th-century Indonesian textiles.
