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Batik Cirebon

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Cirebon is located in the coastal areas of West Java, these municipalities are located on the north coast. This Cirebon city in ancient times as one of the trade center on the north coast of Java. As one of the trade center Cirebon people affected by many cultures in the area or familiar with the cultural acculturation.

Similarly, batik art in this area much affected by other regional cultures. Among these influences is the influence of Islamic culture, we can see the motives of the letter arabic calligraphy, etc. Buroq decoration. In addition to Islamic culture, the influence of Chinese culture also appear to arise in the craft in Cirebon batik art.

There was also influence from Europe, the motive of the plants originating from the Netherlands for example. Motives include plant and floral chrysanthemum plant grapes. Besides, there is the influence of the surrounding areas of Yogyakarta batik art-Surakarta.
Of the colors available in Cirebon batik art, the colors look brighter, the colors in the color white set up with basic fabrics including:

* Blue with white
* Red with white
* Red with white and green

Actually there are many more areas where the pottery-making industry in the area of developing Java, and grow with each kekhasannya, either from motives, set the color, even technically possible to produce a little difference. From the growing diversity enriches our culture that we must appreciate its existence.

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