#parang batik

‘Parang Vibrations’ : : : : : : :  This jacket is handmade from Indonesian Batik Print Fabric. This print is from Java and the Parang pattern resembles the sword. It was considered one of the forbidden batik patterns, reserved only for the royal courts of Surakarta and Jogjakarta. Lucky for us, now, it can be widely use by everyone. These fabrics are bought during my travels so they are very limited and I am unable to make more than 4 jackets in this print which makes it even more special! Sizes range from Small to XLarge (men & women's) and each jacket is Handmade to order so can be customised. Lined with cotton & perfect for cool summer evenings & cooler fall days. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 

To kick start the New Year, I will share some new Winter Warmers that I have uploaded to my website this week! This handmade scarf is one I created over the Christmas Holidays. I used some fabric I bought in Java, Indonesia. 

Living in Indonesia, I am constantly inspired by the cultures which differ so much from island to island and with that diversity, comes beautiful fabrics with unique prints.  This one is called the Parang Motif and is one of the most powerful of batik motifs with it’s strong parallel diagonal lines. This traditional Parang print from Yogyakarta consists of slanting parallel rows of dagger- like segments, arranged repetitively on contrasting colours of Cream White, Black and Grey. This pattern is known as the sword pattern or the tongue of fire. The characteristic curved lines of Parang could also be translated as waves in the sea, symbolising the power and greatness of nature.