5 Popular Balinese Batik Patterns

Balinese batik is considered a new art in Bali whose development is influenced by the development of batik in other parts of Indonesia, especially Java; however, its patterns have already given it a truly distinctive identity. When you want to buy Balinese batik, which the locals call Batik Bali, the most important thing that you should mind is its pattern to distinguish the batik you buy not only from other Balinese batik fabrics but also from batik fabrics from outside Bali. Here are 5 popular Balinese batik patterns that you should be familiar with.

Singa Barong

Singa Barong pattern is a distinctive pattern that clearly identifies Bali. Singa Barong is a unique Balinese creature that materializes in many forms in Balinese art, including sculptures, statues, paintings, and the famous Barong dance. As the uniqueness of Balinese batik develops, Singa Barong becomes embedded in its design and gives it a truly unique look and identity.

Buketan

Despite its seemingly ethnic name, Buketan pattern is an imported pattern whose name is derived from the French word bouquet. As such, the pattern is mostly dominated by floral images. If you wish to get a batik fabric that doesn’t look too unique and eccentric, you may want to buy a flower-patterned batik fabric.

Abyorhokokai Peacock

Another imported pattern that you will love when visiting Batik Denpasar shops is Abyorhokokai Peacock pattern. From its name, you should already know that it is imported from Japan and it depicts the image of a peacock. What is interesting about this pattern is that although a peacock pattern is an internationally common pattern, Abyorhokokai Peacock pattern looks unique and amazing due to its high degree of ornamentation.

Ulamsari Mas

Ulam in Balinese means fish and Mas means gold. Ulamsari Mas is a Balinese batik pattern that uses sea creatures, especially fish and shrimps, as its central theme. Goldish colors become the dominant colors in this pattern. Having a batik fabric that sports highly ornamented golden fish is definitely a great way to appear luxurious and elegant.

Jagatan Pisang

All of the aforementioned patterns have a particular comprehensible image as their central theme. Jagatan Pisang is considered a truly distinctive pattern because it puts abstract imagery as its central theme. The patterns look irregular due to their varying shapes and sizes, but this irregularity makes the fabric look elegant and unique. When you attend any batik class in Bali, you will have a chance to observe this abstract pattern and to learn to make it yourself.