The Diversity of Borneo Batik

Borneo is the largest island in Indonesia and also the world's third largest island, the island of Borneo is located on the north island of Java, east of the Straits of Melaka, west of the island of Sulawesi and the southern Philippines. Vast island of Borneo is 743,330 km ². Borneo island is divided into regions of Brunei, Indonesia (two thirds) and Malaysia (one third). Borneo island known by the nickname "Island of Thousand Rivers" because of its many rivers on the island.

In ancient times, Borneo - which comes from the name of the sultanate of Brunei - is the name used by the colonial British and the Dutch to describe the island as a whole, while Borneo is the name used by the inhabitants of the island's eastern region that now includes parts of Indonesia. Areas north of this island (Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak) formerly in the Indonesian language is called the North Borneo, but in the sense of North Borneo is now the northern part of East Kalimantan.

Batik Jambi

Jambi, Sumatera

Map The City of Jambi

The City of Jambi

Jambi Province is a province of Indonesia which located at the center of the east coast of Sumatra Island. Jambi is the origin of the Malays National Batang Hari Jambi Malay kingdom. Jambi is one of the many areas in Indonesia that have centers of batik craft. Before the economic crisis hit Indonesia, batik centers grow quite well in Jambi. However, after the crisis struck, these centers and many do not operate out of business. But over the times and became an icon since the batik of Indonesia which have been granted patents by UNESCO, stretching batik began to rise again. It can be seen from the sale of Jambi batik batik sales centered in the village of Jambi opposite (across the River Batanghari).

Historical Background of Batik Jambi

Batik Jambi has existed since the time of the kingdom around the year 1875, at the time only used batik as traditional dress for the Duke / King of Jambi Malay Haji Muhibat, introduced the batik processing. Use of Jambi Batik motifs, since the first was not associated with the division of castes according to custom, but as a product that is still exclusive use is still limited in the Palace. Over time, the motifs used by the King and his family at this time could have been used by all circles of society, even on certain days of the Civil Servants wear a uniform.