Batik Aceh

Nangroe Aceh Darussalam 

The City of Banda Aceh

Aceh was previously known by the name of the Special Region of Aceh (1959-2001) and Aceh (2001-2009) is the westernmost province in Indonesia. This area is bordered by the Bay of Bengal in the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Strait of Malacca in the east, and North Sumatra in the southeast and south. Aceh is the capital of Banda Aceh. Its port is Malahayati-Krueng Raya, Ulee Lheue, Sabang, Lhokseumawe and Langsa.  Aceh has a wealth of natural resources such as petroleum and natural gas. Natural resources that are located in North Aceh and East Aceh. Aceh is also famous for its forest resources, which lies along the Bukit Barisan range, from Kutacane, Southeast Aceh, Seulawah, Aceh Besar, until Ulu Masen in Aceh Jaya.

Batik Aceh

The Process of Making Batik

Perhaps not many know if Aceh also have Traditional Batik that is the hallmark and pride when they wear it. As with other areas in Indonesia which has been known traditional batik that they have such as Yogyakarta, Solo and Pekalongan batik from Aceh is not less beautiful. Motifs used in batik Aceh's implies the philosophy of life in society. Motif door for example, show a high measure of the low door, which symbolizes the personality of the Acehnese. Acehnese traditional house is a low door, but inside it has a spacious room. this is a characteristic that indicates that the people of Aceh have character and customs are not easily open to strangers, but it would be very good even when it is like siblings know each other. The winds became symbol of Motif reject many air vents in every custom home Aceh. The motive that implies that the Acehnese people tend to easily accept differences. While Jeumpa florals flowers, magnolia flower was taken because there are many in Aceh and the shape is very beautiful. The strong Islamic influence also colored batik motifs. Among decorative vine-shaped, circular, and lines.

Some Examples of Batik Aceh

The Various Batik Motifs Aceh

Handicrafts of Batik Aceh