BATIK DEMAK
Demak apparently had
a batik with a distinctive character and style. With a blend of coastal and
agricultural motifs, typical batik Demak is now beginning to aggressively
introduced to audiences through a variety of special promotions and
exhibitions.
According to the
Chairman of the Cluster Batik Demak, Hj Dwi Marfiana Spd MH, batik Demak
visible hallmark of thickened blend of coastal and agricultural motifs are
rarely made batik in other areas. "We promote Batik Demak up to
Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and even Jakarta," said Marfiana.
He said the promotion
had been done for almost a year. As a result, batik Demak now quite widespread
attention. A number of areas the team visited the cluster asked batik states
interested because our unique batik Demak.
Motif offered and get
people interested, among others Ulam Segaran, Tigo Rangsik, Sabet Rangsik, moor
and Cupit Watermelon Crab. "The term Rangsik we take from the word urang
(shrimps), shells and scales. Simplifying the names and shapes of sea animals
to better show the characteristics of coastal batik. While the moor watermelon
motif inspired by the fruit of watermelon is also a mainstay of Demak, "he
said.
Marfiana admitted to not only preserve the incentive
to promote typical batik Demak. However, he also opened a kind of batik
workshops through community learning centers (PKBM) Karangmlati village. PKBM
also organizes vocational Packet C. "Those who become citizens studying in
PKBM free opportunity to gain knowledge. Upon graduation they receive
vocational diplomas and certificates equivalent batik, "he explained.