1960s " Tirto Tejo " Tulis Batik Kain panjang Skirt cloth, Indonesia.

This 1960s Tirto Tejo Tulis Batik Kain panjang Skirt cloth from Indonesia is a vintage collectible. Crafted with intricate hand-drawn batik on finest cotton, the symbol of prosperity and optimism is a unique piece of Indonesian culture. Worn by the Surakarta Royal family, this piece is in perfect condition.

1960 Tirto Tejo Tulis Batik Kain panjang Skirt cloth, Indonesia. Hand Drawn batik–Indonesian Batik-Fiber arts-Vintage batik
Hand drawn on Finest cotton ( Tulis ). Wax resist ( Batik )

Tirto means water and Tejo is light. So, it means light that flows. It symbolizes prosperity that continues to flow and optimism
This design has a good meaning in Javanese cultural beliefs,
Once upon a time some motifs could only be worn by the Surakarta royal family, and citizens had to be submissive and obedient.
Worked in Surakarta,Java. ca.1960s
Condition : Perfect, Collectible Item, This cloth is well maintained
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Original batik is made using canting and wax (real honeycomb) which is melted with other materials as a color barrier. and this is called " Batik Tulis " / Hand Drawn batik,
And still undergoing a complicated process from processing raw materials / plain cotton fabric into a BATIK.