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![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik.
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Where to stay in Central Java: Best areas for travelers
- Semarang: Don't forget your camera — this destination has loads of fantastic sights to explore, like Lawang Sewu, Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah and Simpang Lima Park. Why not stay an extra night and visit them all? Great Mosque of Central Java, Jamu Nyonya Meneer and Jamu Jago are also must-sees. When you're tired from all that sightseeing, make your way to the Airy Syariah Sampangan Menoreh Utara 4 Semarang, the Airy Sampangan Menoreh Dua 26 Semarang or the OYO 1284 Executive Residence.
- Surakarta: It'll be tricky figuring out which of the many attractions to visit here first. Begin at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall, Hartono Mall and Klewer Market. If you've still got time on your hands, head to Mangkunegaran Palace and Danar Hadi. Want to know where to get a wonderful night's sleep? The Airy Terminal Tirtonadi Ahmad Yani 280 Solo, the OYO 1136 Hotel Surya Solo and the OYO 1532 Mawar Indah Hotel are a few nearby favorites.
- Purwokerto: Stay at the Hotel Surya Yudha Purwokerto and then start checking off attractions like Alun-Alun Purwokerto, Pendopo Si Panji and Satria Stadium. The OYO 822 Hotel Mukti Jaya and the OYO 1843 Cahya Nirwana also offer cozy rooms to lay your head after a big day out.
- Karimunjawa Islands: You might wind up with a must-do list as long as your forearm here. This city is a favorite with visitors for loads of reasons, and Karimunjawa National Park is just one of them. Find a room at the Royal Ocean View Karimunjawa or the OYO 2467 Penginapan Dafista and discover the true essence of this popular destination.
- Magelang: Highlights of this place include Taman Kyai Langgeng Magelang, Borobudur Golf Country Club and Diponegoro Museum. Add in some quality places to spend your evenings, like the Hotel Sriti and The Oxalis Regency Hotel Magelang, and you have the ingredients for an awesome escape. The Hotel Puri Asri will also deliver a restful night's sleep.
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