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.

History of Borneo Batik

According sahibul-saga, borneo batik was first made when the duke of Gastric Mangkurat be imprisoned for 40 days and 40 nights on the raft balarut banyu. Towards the end of his meditation, raft arrived in the area of ​​the City Bagantung Overseas. Suddenly, from a piece of foam in front of him, heard a female voice. Women who are then confirmed as a cherished Princess Bubble, who later became King in this Banua.
However, the new Princess would surface if the requirements demanded of a Palace Batung met along with a cloth that must be completed in one day. Fabric that was not the fabric but the fabric is woven carelessly and dicalap (colored) by 40 daughters with the motive or padiwaringin wadi. From there Fabrics Cacalupan / Sasirangan or borneo batik was first made.

Materials Borneo Batik Maker

The main ingredient that is widely used Borneo Batik is a fabric of cotton fiber (cotton). Because, the manufacture of cloth dyed ikat dyeing process is still in line with other hurdles such as batik and traditional textiles. Currently, the development of raw material is sufficient to increase the diversification of non-cotton materials, such as polyester, rayon, silk, and others.

Borneo Batik Pattern or Motif
 

Pattern or motif of Borneo derived from sewing and bonding techniques, which are determined by several factors. Apart from the composition of colors and effects that arise, also of type string or type of binder. By combining the original motifs and patterns with each other, then Sasirangan more attractive and modern look. In addition, the motifs are modified by the craftsmen, so as to create a motif that is very beautiful and modern yet not leave characteristic.

• Wastra sasirangan is one of the typical indigenous tribes wastra Banjar. 
• Wastra cacalupan, allegedly made in the 19th century. The material used is wastra cotton with natural dyes. Wastra is often also called wastra pamintan because it is made at the request of someone who needs it for specific purposes, such as curing diseases or finding missing children. Veil cacalupan with star pattern, used to cure headaches, earaches, and hair loss. The yellow color is considered sacred. Wastra is used in religious ceremonies or customs.

Sasirangan wastra other shades are also developed based on myth and philosophy of Borneo society close to nature. Among others, star-studded, clove flower, leaf spinach, long beans connection, small mushrooms, spinach leaves, adan clouds flowed. The style is the most famous dragon balimbur. Typically, winding line that extends rich in color. Line of winding style that sets it apart from most commonly rhombic, diamonds, or diamonds sliced. Examples of artificial batik Bahau Dayak tribe, East Kalimantan , who lived in the Mahakam river, with the symbol of peace. Dominant color on wastra show event attended. Funeral, wastra dominant black headgear. In the ritual use of the dominant motif wastra yellow (bahendai), red (bahandang), or white (baputi). Indian influence coming through the city of Pontianak. The result, batik cloth with decorative flowers thin. Wastra generally in the form of silk sarong with bright colors and there were not many. Formerly wastra type is only held by the upper classes. Thin material used as head coverings by women. Thick material is used as the sheath material. Now widely wastra made everyday clothing. Wastra jajumputan sasirangan also has a style like in Java (jumputan) and Sumatra (rainbow).

Main Motive is as Follows :

•  Iris Pudak
• Spinach King ( bayam raja )
• Skin Kurikit ( kulit kurikit )
• Waves Sinapur Coral ( ombak sinapur karang )
• Star Bahambur ( bintang bahubur )
• Sari d'Ivoire (sari gading )
• Bark (kulit kayu )
• Dragon Balimbur (naga balimbur )
• Jajumputan
• Down Dayang ( turun dayang )
• Kambang throne Mangosteen ( kembang tampuk manggis )
• Leaves Jaruju ( daun jaruju )
• Kangkung Kaombakan
• Scales Tanggiling ( sisik tringgiling )
• Kambang Cape ( kembang tanjung )