Write the difference Batik and Batik Cap

Write the difference Batik and Batik Cap

The development of batik at the present time quite encouraging, this positive impact on batik-batik producers in various regions. Request batik or batik is very high, although some of the batik market needs are met with batik textiles produced by companies which have capital of textiles. Some batik craftsmen prefer to pay in advance so that production can be smoothly and the buyer will immediately receive the requested order, this is reminiscent of the 70s where at the time that batik is also experiencing a fairly decent amount of demand.

Differences batik and batik can be seen from some of the things below:

Batik Tulis
Batik Tulis

Batik Tulis

1. Canting is done by using a tool made from copper which is formed to accommodate the night (wax batik) with a tip of a funnel / small pipe to discharge the night in forming the initial image on the fabric surface.
2. Form of drawings / designs on batik there is no repetition of the obvious, so images appear to be more flexible with the relative size of the motif can be smaller than the printed batik.
3. Batik pictures can be seen on both sides of the fabric looks more average (see-through back and forth) specifically for the delicate batik.
4. Primary color fabric usually younger than the colors on the stroke of the motive (putihan batik / tembokan).
5. Each piece of the picture (decorative), which is repeated on the sheet of cloth is usually never the same shape and size. In contrast to the possibility of batik can be exactly the same between one image with another image.
6. Time required for the manufacture of handmade batik relatively longer (2 or 3 times longer) compared with printed batik making. Batik fine workmanship which could take 3 to 6 months.
7. Work tools such as canting relatively cheaper price of around Rp. 10.000, - up to Rp. 20,000, -/pcs.
8. Batik selling price is relatively more expensive, due to the aspect of quality is usually better, luxurious and unique.

Batik Cap

Batik Cap

1. Done by using the stamp (a tool made from copper which is formed in accordance with the desired image or pattern). For making a batik seals handle with dimensions of length and width: 20 cm x 20 cm on average it takes 2 weeks.
2. Form of drawings / designs on batik there is always a repetition of the obvious, so images appear over and over with the same form, with the line size is relatively bigger motive than batik.
3. Images printed batik is usually not translucent on both sides of the fabric.
4. Primary color of cloth is usually older than the colors on the stroke of his motives. This is due not to do batik on the base of the closure of more complex motifs such as are wont to do in the process of batik. Correlation that is by pursuing a cheaper price and faster production time. Time required for a piece of batik cloth ranging from 1 to 3 weeks.
5. To create a variety of printed batik motifs, is required much stamp. While the price cap is relatively more expensive than batik canting. For the price cap batik on the present condition with size 20 cm x 20 cm ranges from Rp. 350.000, - till Rp. 700.000, -/motif. So, from the initial capital is relatively more expensive batik.
6. Batik stamp usage period in good condition can reach 5 years to 10 years, with a record not broken. Repetition of copper batik stamp for pemakainnya almost unlimited.
7. The sale price is relatively cheaper batik compared with batik, because normally be numerous and have in common and the other one is not unique, not special and less exclusive.

Besides the differences between the visual side of batik and batik, but from the production side there are some similarities that must be passed in both workmanship. Among them are the following:

* Both can be said of batik cloth, because the material is done by using wax as a medium color barrier.
* Worked almost by human hands to create an image and process of opening and closing of the color.
* Materials used also as a basic ingredient in white cloth, and do not necessarily distinguish types of materials the yarn (cotton or silk) weaving or form.
* The use of coloring materials and process the same color, there is no difference in group should batik and batik.
* How to determine the lay-out or patrons as well as other forms of motive may be the same between them. So when the two stitches for clothing made no difference for a fashion designer or tailor. What distinguishes only the picture quality alone.
* How to take care of batik cloth (save, menyuci and use it) there is absolutely no difference.
* To make both the initial drawings or sketches necessary foundation to facilitate and to know the form of motifs that will happen.

Here is another example of batik and stamp:


Hopefully for consumers batik lovers will not feel cheated again and could see more of the difference between handmade batik and batik. Happy shopping and bravo Indonesian batik.
About the author: Komarudin Kudiya
Komarudin Kudiya H. Komarudin Kudiya S. IP, M.Ds. (40) was born and raised in the Village Trusmi Plered Cirebon. Born from the environment Trusmi Cirebon batik craftsmen and represents the fifth generation of a powerful family of batik makers. After graduating from high school resume UNPAD 3 Diploma in Logistics Administration majors, then continue to the extension program in International Relations UNPAD S1 graduated in 2000. In the year 2003