The art of Textile
Classical Motifs Description
Parang Klitik, Parang Slobog &
Parang Kusuma
a.3. Parang Klitik
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| Parang Klitik |
In Java, this delicate motif always associated
as the Princess palace's batik, because Parang Klitik, is a feminine motif that
only worn by the princesses member of the patrician palace. So far there is no
credible source can be use to know about who is the creator of this motif.
However, we can note that this motif is truly
able to deeply describes about the Javanese traditional princess
characteristic; calm, tender but strong to hold out their principles.
Parang Soblong or also commonly referred as
Slobokan is a batik motif that symbolizes determination, thoroughness, and
patience. This motif formerly used as the official dress of royal government
officers of Mataram.
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| Parang Slobog |
Parang Soblong worn during the official
inauguration ceremony of the Mataram Royal functionary, or to be worn on
funerals ceremony, when it worn on a funerals, Parang Soblong symbolize of hope
to the souls who die to get ease and fluency when overlooking the Presence of
God Almighty.
a.5. Parang Kusuma
Parang Kusuma (Kusuma = Flower), this motif is
symbolize of the most important of Javanese philosophy, that someone should
always strive to be happy living without forgetting harmony. Harmony is an
important thing in life, because harmony is the essence of the whole of life in
the repertoire of Javanese thought. In the Javanese perspective, live exist
because of harmony. How the flower life and growth suitable to describe the
concept, the flower grow not only for himself, but they growing as part of the
spirit of the universal harmony. When the flower grows, they also produce
fragrance and honey to the others.
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| Parang Kusuma |
According to the Javanese philosophy, living
is harmonies between personal objectives with the surroundings without leaving
the applicable society norms. Javanese people must obey the rules of community
when they life wherever they live, also must obey to the rule of God
(religion).
