Various Popular Batik Bali Motifs

Who is not proud of batik? As one of Indonesia’s cultures, batik is increasingly popular in Indonesia. Especially since October 2009, Indonesian batik has been named by UNESCO as the Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Since then, batik has also become increasingly popular overseas. Batik from the Java region is usually better known to the public because the island of Java is considered as the beginning of the development of batik in Indonesia.

However, did you know that in addition to Javanese batik (for example megamendung and parang), are there also batik Bali (Balinese batik) motifs? The development of batik Bali can be said to be new, which began in 1970. Batik Bali itself uses concepts originating from the island of Java but is mixed with culture and local wisdom. Sometimes there is the term batik Denpasar or batik Gianyar, which includes batik Bali but emphasizes the unique culture of each region.

Bouquet (Buketan) motif

This Bali Buketan batik motif has a motif in the form of flower plants or small plants. Usually, motifs with hibiscus and frangipani flowers are also commonly found because it is a flower that is widely used by the Balinese people. To add to the artistic impression, usually added the pattern of butterflies and birds.

Barong Balinese motif

Indirectly, Barong Bali has become a symbol and/or identity that characterizes the island of Bali. In short, Barong Bali has a philosophy of manifestation of supernatural beings on the good side. Barong Bali means to ward off evil spirits and ward off disasters. Using the Bali barong batik motif looks very authentic from Bali due to its strong identity.

Balinese dancer motif

As an area with full nuances of art and culture, Balinese dances and dancers are the hallmarks of Bali. These characteristics are also adapted into batik Bali motifs. Many Balinese dances can be used as motifs, such as pendet dance, legong dance, row (baris) dance, etc. Usually, in the application of the motif, batik Bali with Balinese dancer motifs uses the form of female dancers.

Fish or Ulamsari Mas motif

This motif is symbolic of the people who work as fishermen, who have the meaning of welfare and prosperity of the people who live on the coast. The motif depicting the natural wealth in Bali displays images of shrimp and fish, and motifs like this are very popular with children. From this motif, there is a message that Bali is not only rich in beautiful tourist attractions, but also rich in natural resources capable of prospering its people.

Those are various kinds of popular batik Bali motifs. Balinese batik also has a characteristic in the use of color. Usually, the colors used on batik Bali are also dominantly bright colors, such as blue, yellow, and purple. You can take part in batik class on the island of Bali if you are interested in knowing and making these beautiful batik Bali patterns.