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Sunday 12 February 2017

Indian Batik Motifs -2

Hello guys, in this post as i said, I will be discussing about the other Indian motifs.

Sawat Motif
Sawat motif

According to India the motif Sawat is taken from the Vishnu's bird. Whereas, accordint to Javanese, sawat means throw. In ancient times, the Javanese believed in Gods as a force that controls the universe. One of these Gods were Batara Indra who had a weapon which resembles a snake.







Elephant Motif

Elephant Motif

In Indian culture, Elephant is a sign of strenght, Earthiness and responsibility. Elephants are always respected. Elephant is also symbolic to Lord Ganesha. He is the destroyer of evil.


Sida Mukti Motif

Sida Mukti Motif

This motif is mainly made from natural dyes. This motif is used in marriage ceremony. Motif beginning with Sida contains the hope that whatever you want will be received. Sida Mukti means the hope of receiving the happiness and the unseen.

References:

Makna dan Filosofi motif Batik Meru. Available at: http://senirupaterapanbatikindonesia.blogspot.in/2013/12/makna-dan-filosofi-motif-batik-meru.html (Accessed: 21 January 2017).

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