Batik Pekalongan

Batik Pekalongan often known as Batik Pesisiran has dynamic characteristic full of colors, so that Batik Pekalongan is easier to design into various types of clothes, not only for reception, but also for entertainment. In deciding the pattern of the motifs, we get more freedom and do not strict to the existing pattern, and it is usually pertinent to socio-cultural condition of Pekalongan society. 

Some kinds of Batik Pekalongan are:

a. Batik Tulis is batik in which its motif is made by hand, that of being painted using pencil and canting as the protection under the color substance.

b. Batik Cap is batik in which the motif creation uses a seal. This seal is usually made of chopper that its pattern has been painted and put on malam (hot wax liquid).  

c. Batik Sablon is batik in which its motif is printed with negative film/hand print.  

d. Batik Painting is batik in which it is made with no patterns, but directly putting the color on to the cloth.

e. Batik Printing is batik in which its drawing uses a machine. This kind of batik can be produced in large quantity because it uses modern machine.

What is the difference between Pekalongan Batik and Batik from other regions, for example Solo or Yogyakarta Batik?

Pekalongan Batik, often known as Pesisiran Batik has a dynamic character and is full of color, so that Pekalongan Batik is easier to design to be various clothes which are not suitable only for receptions, but also for entertainment events. In deciding the motif, we are freer and do not strick to the existing patterns, and usually it is adjusted to the socio-cultural conditions of Pekalongan society.

Meanwhile, Solo Batik or Yogyakarta Batik, often known as Mataram Batik is very simple in its coloring. The commonly used colors are blue, light yellow and white. The motif of Solo or Yogyakarta Batik contains lots of philosophical meanings and full of the meaning of life.

Sources :
http://batikpekalongan.wordpress.com/2007/11/23/batik-pekalongan/