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"I am frequently asked 'How is batik made?' I think that you may be surprised at the time and effort it takes. But, first, what is batik?..."

Ni Wayan Murni
The Times, Lombok
September - October 2007

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The mega mendung (rain cloud) motif is a dominant theme in Cirebon batik. The graduated colours of the clouds against a strong background show Chinese influence.

The origin is the cloud designs which appeared on bronze vessels during the Chou Dynasty in China in the 7th century BC.

According to Chinese mythology, the Nymph Goddess of Love revealed her presence through rain clouds during the day and through rain mists during the night.

The Goddess of Love is therefore implied in the batiks with the mega mendung pattern.

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 232 cm, width 105 cm
Order Number: 5.1

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 229 cm, width 103 cm
Order Number: 5.2

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 230 cm, width 102.5 cm
Order Number: 5.3

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 224 cm, width 105 cm
Order Number: 5.4

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 227 cm, width 104 cm
Order Number: 5.5

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 201 cm, width 105.5 cm
Order Number: 5.6

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 220 cm, width 104.5 cm
Order Number: 5.7

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 227 cm, width 103 cm
Order Number: 5.9

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 230 cm, width 104 cm
Order Number: 5.10

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Tan Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 232 cm, width 103 cm
Order Number: T93A

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Tan and Turquoise Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 248 cm, width 102.5 cm
Order Number: T93E

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Purple, Blue and White Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 247 cm, width 102.5 cm
Order Number: T93H

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Shades of Brown Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 240 cm, width 102 cm
Order Number: T93L

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Blue Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 244 cm, width 103 cm
Order Number: T93P

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Pink Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 226 cm, width 112 cm
Order Number: T93Q

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Purple Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 221 cm, width 112 cm
Order Number: T93R

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Red and Orange Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 222 cm, width 105.5 cm
Order Number: T93S

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Blue Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 220 cm, width 110.5 cm
Order Number: T93T

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Purple Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 226 cm, width 111 cm
Order Number: T93U

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Orange Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 222 cm, width 112 cm
Order Number: T93V

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Pink Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 224 cm, width 113 cm
Order Number: T93W

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Green Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 224 cm, width 113.5 cm
Order Number: T93X

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Green on Navy Blue Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 214 cm, width 114.5 cm
Order Number: T93Y

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Brown Rain Clouds

Material: Polyester
Style: Java
Size: Length 214 cm, width 113.5 cm
Order Number: T93Z

Cirebon Batik: Mega Mendung: Purple Rain Clouds

Material: Cotton
Style: Java
Size: Length 222 cm, width 104 cm
Order Number: T94A

Textiles 1: Old Javanese Batik

Textiles 2: Java and Bali

Textiles 3: North Javanese Batik

Textiles 4: Geringsing Patterns 1

Textiles 5: Mega Mendung

Textiles 6: Sumba, Sumatra, Kisar, Java

Textiles 7: Geringsing Patterns 2

Textiles 8: Old Batik

Textiles 9: Old Central Javanese Batik

Textiles 10: Calligraphy Batik

Textiles 11: Pekalongan Batik

Textiles 12: Silk Batik Scarves

Textiles 13: Crepe Silk Scarves

Textiles 14: Geringsing Patterns 3