However, the earthquake failed to dampen the local’s spirit, with batik makers quickly working to restore their shattered economy and rebuild their lives.

We worked in the batik industry before the earthquake, but now we do everything ourselves, including drawing, dyeing and selling pieces of batik,†said Muqoyaroh, 50, head of the Berkah Lestari batik cooperative in Karangkulon hamlet, Wukirsari, a kilometer northeast of the Mataram royal cemetery in Imogiri.

Muqoyaroh said four months after the disaster, approximately 150 batik makers from the Karangkulon, Giriloyo and Cengkehan hamlets decided to set up the cooperative.

He said the drastic change from working in the batik industry to creating their own batik cottage industry required a lot of adjustment.

One of the cooperative’s early creations was a 1.2-kilometer batik cloth, which currently holds the record for being the country’s longest piece of batik at the Indonesian Records Museum.

However, the most important thing is people’ spirit. Thanks to God, residents are able to create batik by hand as part of our cooperative,†said Muqoyaroh.

Khoryatun, 54, said batik making skills had been developed for hundreds of years in the village. At one point, nearly every resident was involved in batik production. To preserve the tradition, a number of children and teenagers are currently being taught the art.

Giarti, a mother of two, said the cooperative uses natural ingredients to produce colors used to dye batik. For example, mango leaves are used to produce light green, teak leaves produce a brownish red color and mahogany tree bark is used to produce brown.

We are able to get materials to produce the colors we need from the surrounding area, Giarti said.

To produce bright colors, fabric must be dyed between 15 and 30 times.

After the dyeing process, the fabric is hung out to dry, but not directly under the sun. It is later dyed and dried several more times until the required color is achieved, said Giarti.

She said the cooperative is currently trying to find a market niche for their products, with buyers from Australia and Sweden having already shown interest.

The price of a piece of batik varies depending on its motif, colors used and its level of intricacy. Undyed fabric sells for approximately Rp 250,000, while dyed fabric varies in price from Rp 500,000 to Rp 1.5 million (approximately US$165).

Batik fabric is soaked for 24 hours, boiled for an hour, soaked again and then ironed before motifs are sketched on in wax.
After the motif is sketched on, which takes between 10 and 20 days, the fabric is soaked in detergent and then dyed with the desired colors.

Batik is relatively expensive because it takes a long time to make. We are only able to produce 20 to 50 pieces of batik each month despite the fact our cooperative is made up of hundreds of artisans, Muqoyaroh said.

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This museum also gives service for those who want to experience getting on steamed train from Ambarawa station to Bedono station. What make it interesting from this trip is the loco makes use burning teak wood to produce steam as the source of fuel and the route is winding up with rice field and traditional village views can be seen during the trip.
Further information on this Steamed Train Museum can be seen on Rob Dickinson’s International Steam Site at the address of

http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/steam/internat.htm

]]> http://ynview.net/ambarawa-steamed-train-museum.html/feed 0 http://ynview.net/batik-museum-pekalongan.html http://ynview.net/batik-museum-pekalongan.html#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:33:57 +0000 admin http://ynview.net/?p=14 Batik Museum lies on 3 Jetayu Street, Pekalongan city, on the city square area, about 2 hour drive from Semarang, the capital city of Central Java Province to west or to Jakarta.

This museum makes use of the building used to be for the Dutch Government Treasurer in Pekalongan during the first part of XIX Century. The room that ever used for money saving is still exist and can be seen by museum visitors on request. Batik Museum in Pekalongan city can be seen as a realization of Indonesian eagerness to contribute a centre of cultural and economic activities in order to reach an international level in term of cultural diversity on one side and to give local people a lot of benefits in terms of economic value on the other side.

Being officially opened by Mr President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on 12th of July 2006 it has 300 collections of various patterned batik cloths contributed by people all over Indonesia. These collections are displayed in two exhibition rooms: the T exhibition room displaying  batik Pekalongan patterned batik cloths and north coastal patterned batik cloths, and the L exhibition room displaying Nusantara batik cloths taken from other areas in Indonesia.

This museum is also completed with an administration room, a storage and conservation room, a meeting room and a Batik Art Shop where visitors can buy various kinds of souvenirs made of batik. There will be a library, and an information and data room in future.

Further information on Batik Museum in Pekalongan city can be seen in www.museumbatikpekalongan.dprin.go.id. Any contact to this museum can be got through by phone/fax 62 285 431698 or an email to museumbatik@dprin.go.id

Imogiri

The museum occupies Joglo Cipto Wening; a 200-year-old Joglo-style traditional Javanese building. Joglo Cipto Wening was officially opened for the first time on March 18, 2004, also by Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.

The museum also serves as a meeting point for artisans and visiting batik lovers and collectors. The museum aims to preserve the tradition of batik production in villages and is home to nearly 90 batik artisans. Many believe batik has been produced by local artisans in Imogiri since as early as 1632, when Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo of the Mataram Kingdom constructed a royal cemetery in the area. Of some 350 batik pieces the museum originally possessed, only around 80 are still part of its collection.

Imogiri has long been known as the center of hand-made batik in Yogyakarta. Batik is also produced in several neighboring villages of Imogiri, including Ketandan, Giriloyo and Wukirsari. Residents in most of these villages are batik artisans.

It is located about 3 km from the centre of the town. Public transport can take you there. The beach is overgrown with leafy trees of dozens year old. Visitor can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing.The beach is usually visited by local honey moons, they believe that if a newly wed spend their honeymooners at the Widuri Beach, they will then get a everlasting marriage

THE BEACH OF TIRTA SAMODRA
The beach which is known as Bandengan Beach is very beautiful because of its white sand.It lies in Bandengan Village 8 km. To the north of the center of the city. There are many facilities available, such as cottages, Rest House and Recreation Park.

PURWAHAMBA BEACH
It lies in Purwahamba Village, Suradadi District about 12 km from Tegal eastward or 15 km from Pemalang westward. There are swimming pool, zoo, hotel, etc

ALAM INDAH BEACH
This beach is located in Sangir Street, Tegal City.A beach resort with children’s play ground, shelters, performance stage for cultural purpose. Overgrown with leafly trees which gives you fresh air which is nice for recreation activities

KARTINI BEACH
It lies 2 km. From the center of the city. This attraction is a place where ships dock to and from Karimunjawa Island. The Kartini beach is so near from Panjang Island facilitated with youth Home Stay, Camping area, and Cottages.

LOGENDING BEACH ( AYAH BEACH )
Logending Beach is also known as Ayah Beach. Located about 9 km. From Jatijajar cave or 3 km. To the south of Petruk Cave. The condition of the sea shore is blackish brown with a panorama of the scrolling waves of the south sea that comes back and forth

TELUK PENYU BEACH
Teluk penyu Beach lies in the south east area of Cilacap District, about 2 KM. From Cilacap. It is big wave that attract people the most. Visitors can enjoy the ship-tour to and from Tanjung Intan Harbour. You can use public transport to reach the attractions at Teluk Penyu or you may want to use the traditional transportation such as; Horse Cart (dokar), becak (rickshaw) or Ojek (rented motor bike). For those who like to fish, may use the entrance bridge to ward the sea which is 10 m.Long 3m.

PERMISAN BEACH

Permisan Beach has a magnificent panorama which located in lengthwise Island of Nusakambangan from west to east 36 km with 4-6 Km wide.
Here,visitor can find stone,mangrove and tropical forest and fortress of pendem for military purpose during Dutch colonization.

KARANGBOLONG BEACH
It lies about 40 km. From the town of Kebumen. If you want to visit this attraction, follow the route from kebumen to karanganyar and then to karang bolong Beach by any available transport, public or private. Ask your hotel manager or go to the public bus station to choose which bus to use. In addition, you will find many swallow bird community flying around the beach, while en joying the beautiful panorama of the south sea. These birds nest in those caves around the beach and theese nest has become an exclucive commodity.

PETANAHAN BEACH
Petanahan Beach located about 17 Km to the south west of Kebumen City. With its great wave, Petanahan Beach has its own attractive sights. It is also fully equipped by an open grandstand for traditional art programs.

PUNCU AND KETAWANG SAND BEACH
They lie 22 km. From Purworejo or 11 km. From the district of Kutoarjo southward, exactly in the village of Harjo Binangun and Ketawang, in the district of grabag. There are two sand ways right after the gate; the road to the east is to Puncu Sand Beach and the road to the right is to ketawang Beach. The distance of each is 2 km. And 1,5 km respectively

SIGANDU BEACH
Residing in Batang Regency North Coast, not far from downtown, Sigandu Beach is a quite beautiful to be visited especially sunset. Some interesting things here such a nice view, children play ground, etc

UJUNG NEGORO BEACH

It lies in Ujung Negoro Village, the district of Tulis about 6,25 km. From the main road of Batang to Semarang or 12 km. From Batang. This beach of ujung Negoro is famous because of the beautiful sea with a wonderful beating waves to and from continuously. Besides the unique panorama, there is also the grave of Syekh Maulana Maghribi and at every sapar ( Javanese Month ) on the 15, Syekh Maulana Maghribi is commemorated by throwing a Selamatan

SENDANG SIKUCING BEACH
Visitor who want to enjoy the the beauty of sunrise and sunset, Sendang Sikucing Beach is the best place. It is located 22km to the from Kendal through Weleri.

MARINA BAY
An attraction in northern Semarang near Semarang Harbor, an integrated recreational complex. It is a beach park which lies close to PRPP- Tawang Mas. There is a quay for cruise ship linking to others marine tourist attractions. Hotels, restaurants and sport are facilitated here. Enjoy yourself sky diving and boating.

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