TAHAPAN PEMBUATAN BATIK TULIS SEBAGAI WARISAN BUDAYA INDONESIA

Kanal Budaya Indonesia

4 Dec 202006:54

Summary

TLDRThe script outlines the intricate process of creating traditional Indonesian batik, a cultural art form. It involves 12 stages: Nyungging (designing), Njaplak (transferring design to fabric), Nglowong (applying wax with a 'canting'), Ngiseni (filling in motifs), Nyolet (coloring), Mopok (covering with wax), Ngelir (thorough coloring), Nglorod (first wax removal), Ngrentesi (detailing with wax), Nyumri (re-waxing), Nyoja (dipping in traditional colors), and final Nglorod (final wax removal). This craft is typically a cottage industry, reflecting the community's significant role in preserving this heritage.

Takeaways

🖌️ Written batik is created using a canting, a tool resembling a pen, for drawing and writing on the fabric.
🕯️ Canting is dipped into wax, which serves as ink for creating designs on the fabric.
🏠 Written batik production often involves 4-5 artisans and is usually done in cottage industries rather than factories.
🎨 The first stage, Nyungging, involves drawing the batik motif, which requires specialized skills.
📄 The second stage, Njaplak or Jiplak, is transferring the motif design from paper onto the fabric.
🖋️ Nglowong, the third stage, involves applying wax onto the fabric using canting to reveal the batik motif.
🌀 In the fourth stage, Ngiseni, the artisans fill in the motif details on the fabric using canting.
🌸 The fifth stage, Nyolet, focuses on coloring visible motif areas, such as flowers.
🧵 Mopok, the sixth stage, involves covering certain parts of the motif with wax to prevent coloring in those areas.
🌈 The seventh stage, Ngelir, is the process of dyeing the fabric in one color.

Q & A

What is written batik and how is it made?
-Written batik is a form of batik where canting, a tool resembling a pen, is used to draw patterns on fabric. The tip of the canting is dipped into wax, which is then applied to the fabric to create intricate designs.
What materials are used to make the canting?
-The canting typically has a wooden tip and a handle made of brass or zinc. It is used to apply hot wax to the fabric in the batik-making process.
Is written batik typically produced in factories?
-No, written batik is usually produced in cottage industries rather than large factories, and it often involves multiple artisans working together.
What is the Nyungging stage in the batik-making process?
-Nyungging is the first stage of making written batik, where an artist skilled in drawing batik motifs creates the initial design.
What happens in the Njaplak (Jiplak) stage?
-In the Njaplak stage, the batik design is transferred from paper to the fabric that will be used to make the batik.
What role does the canting play in the Nglowong stage?
-In the Nglowong stage, the canting is used to apply wax to the fabric, which allows the batik motif to start becoming visible on the cloth.
What is the purpose of the Ngiseni stage?
-Ngiseni is the stage where the artist fills in the motifs on the fabric according to the original design, using canting to apply wax in detailed areas.
How is color added to the batik during the Nyolet stage?
-In the Nyolet stage, the artist adds color to certain parts of the design, such as flowers, using dyes to highlight specific motifs.
What is the Nglorod stage in the batik-making process?
-Nglorod is the stage where the wax applied earlier is removed by soaking the fabric in boiling water, revealing the batik pattern underneath.
What happens in the final stages, Nyoja and Nglorod?
-In Nyoja, the fabric is dipped into a sogan or brown dye, a traditional color for batik from Jogja or Solo. In the final Nglorod stage, any remaining wax is removed using boiling water, completing the batik design.

Outlines

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🎨 Stages of Making Written Batik

This paragraph outlines the traditional stages involved in creating written batik, a form of Indonesian cultural heritage. The process begins with 'Nyungging', where skilled artisans draw batik motifs. 'Njaplak' or 'Jiplak' involves transferring these designs onto fabric. 'Nglowong' is the application of wax using a 'canting' tool. 'Ngiseni' is the filling in of the waxed motifs. 'Nyolet' is the coloring of the visible parts of the design, often floral. 'Mopok' covers the scribbled parts with wax. 'Ngelir' is the thorough coloring process. 'Nglodor' is the first step in removing the wax by boiling. The paragraph also mentions the importance of cottage industries and the collective effort in batik production.

05:03

🖌️ Final Stages of Batik Production

The second paragraph continues to describe the latter stages of batik making. 'Ngrentesi' is the stage where the main ornament lines are accentuated with fine dots using a small canting. 'Nyumri' involves reapplying wax to certain parts. 'Nyoja' is the process of dyeing the cloth in 'sogan' or brown, a traditional base color. 'Nglodor' is repeated to completely remove the wax. The paragraph concludes by summarizing the 12 stages of batik production, emphasizing the cultural significance and the collective craftsmanship involved in creating batik tulis.

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Keywords

💡Written Batik

Written batik, or 'batik tulis,' refers to the traditional Indonesian technique of creating intricate patterns on fabric using a tool called a canting. This method involves hand-drawing the designs with melted wax. In the video, written batik is emphasized as a detailed and skilled craft, requiring multiple stages to complete.

💡Canting

Canting is a tool used in the process of making batik, acting like a pen to apply wax to the fabric. The tip is usually made of wood and brass, and it holds the melted wax used for drawing. Canting is a key element in the process, specifically mentioned during the Nglowong and Ngiseni stages where wax is applied to create the batik design.

💡Nyungging

Nyungging is the first stage in creating batik, where a skilled artist draws the motif or pattern on paper. This stage requires special skills in design, as it sets the foundation for the rest of the batik-making process. It is critical because not everyone has the expertise to design these traditional motifs.

💡Njaplak

Njaplak, also known as Jiplak, is the second stage of batik making where the design is transferred from the paper onto the fabric. This step is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of the motif before applying wax, marking the beginning of the fabric's transformation into a piece of batik.

💡Nglowong

Nglowong is the process of applying wax to the fabric using the canting. This third stage marks the start of the batik motif becoming visible. The wax serves as a barrier to the dye in later stages, preserving the original fabric color in certain areas, thus creating the batik pattern.

💡Nyolet

Nyolet is the fifth stage, where colors are applied to specific parts of the motif, often in delicate areas such as flowers. This step is crucial in giving batik its vibrant, multicolored appearance, especially in more detailed and complex designs.

💡Mopok

Mopok involves covering certain parts of the fabric with wax to protect them from the dye. This is done after some areas have already been colored. It is an important step in controlling the color placement and ensuring the precision of the batik's overall design.

💡Ngelir

Ngelir is the stage where the entire cloth is dyed, usually after the application of wax to certain areas. This is one of the key processes for adding color to the fabric, and it helps to establish the background color of the batik while the wax protects the pattern.

💡Nglorod

Nglorod refers to the process of removing the wax by soaking the fabric in boiling water. This stage occurs twice, once to reveal the colored motif and once again at the end to complete the batik. It’s essential for unveiling the final design after the wax has served its purpose as a resist.

💡Nyoja

Nyoja is the process of dipping the fabric in the color sogan, which is a traditional brown color associated with batik from regions like Jogja and Solo. This stage gives the batik its characteristic brown tone, which is a signature of many classic batik designs from these areas.

Highlights

Written batik is a traditional Indonesian art form where canting, a tool with a wooden handle and brass tip, is used to apply wax as 'ink' to fabric.

Batik production is a collaborative effort, often done by 4 to 5 people in a cottage industry setting, not in a factory.

Nyungging is the first stage in batik-making, where a skilled artist draws the batik motifs on paper.

Njaplak, the second stage, involves transferring the drawn motif from paper to fabric, which serves as the base for the batik design.

Nglowong, the third stage, is where wax is applied to the fabric using a canting, and the batik motif starts to become visible.

Ngiseni is the fourth stage, where the artist fills in the motif on the fabric using the canting tool.

Nyolet, the fifth stage, is the process of adding color to parts of the motif, such as flowers.

Mopok, the sixth stage, involves covering the parts of the fabric that should not be colored with wax.

Ngelir, the seventh stage, is the process of coloring the entire cloth, giving it a vibrant background.

Nglorod, the eighth stage, is the removal of wax from the fabric by boiling it, revealing the design.

Ngrentesi, the ninth stage, adds fine details by placing dots on the main ornament lines using a small canting tool.

Nyumri, the tenth stage, involves reapplying wax to protect certain parts of the fabric before more coloring.

Nyoja, the eleventh stage, is when the fabric is dipped into sogan, a brown dye, which is a traditional color from regions like Jogja or Solo.

Nglorod is repeated as the twelfth and final stage, where wax is removed again using boiling water to complete the batik cloth.

The batik-making process involves intricate craftsmanship and follows a structured sequence of stages that highlight the depth of Indonesian cultural heritage.