BATIK DEMAK

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.