{"product_id":"sarong-relawati-keong-copy-1","title":"SARONG MATEROS SOGAN BOH GUNUNGAN","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbu Istikomah\u003cbr\u003eBorn Batang, Indonesia, 1971\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSARONG MATEROS SUGEN\u003cbr\u003e2010\u003cbr\u003e100% cotton, synthetic dyes\u003cbr\u003eHand-drawn wax resist on machine-woven cotton\u003cbr\u003e210 x 114cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRich in symbolism, this \u003cem\u003eMateros\u003c\/em\u003e batik is a meditation on the abundance that comes from fostering close relationships with those around us.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a sarong hip-wrapper is called \u003cem\u003eMateros Sogan Boh Gunungan\u003c\/em\u003e. It is divided into a main panel, referred to as the \u003cem\u003ebadan\u003c\/em\u003e or body of the cloth, and a decorative panel at one end known as the \u003cem\u003ekepala\u003c\/em\u003e (head).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMateros refers to the filling motif inside the main panel, which is an intricate curl-like design. It is a design that requires painstaking patience and can only be successfully produced by an experienced artist. The interconnected vine is said to symbolise the prosperity that comes from strong kinship ties and relationships with those around us. For this reason it is considered an appropriate gift to convey blessings to a newly married couple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decorative \u003cem\u003ekepala\/sorot \u003c\/em\u003epanel, adopts the \u003cem\u003euntu walang\u003c\/em\u003e “cricket’s teeth” motif, used to ward off evil or bad-luck. The \u003cem\u003euntu walang\u003c\/em\u003e design is about inner strength and charisma - it represents the surprising powers and abilities that can be found in modest and unassuming characters (the grasshopper’s incredibly powerful teeth). The panel also features \u003cem\u003epelaraan\u003c\/em\u003e (stylised coconut palms), which are used as decorations for weddings and other cultural ceremonies and symbolise blessings and protection. The side panels to the \u003cem\u003esorot\u003c\/em\u003e are decorated with jasmine flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe border around the edges of the cloth is in the \u003cem\u003egunungan\u003c\/em\u003e (mountain) design. Located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, in Java the volcanic mountain is considered the centre of life ― a symbol of vitality, the universe and all its wonders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIstikomah worked on this batik over a 12-month period applying wax to the entire cloth three times. She enjoys making materos batik because the design is intricately detailed yet look impressive from afar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIbu Istikomah (Ibu Itama)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Batang, on the north coast of Central Java, Ibu Istikomah is an accomplished batik artist and batik trader. She makes batik nyambi (part-time) when she is not busy selling chicken, caring for children, running the household, cooking, shopping at the markets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibu Istikomah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53415722582315,"sku":"BPB009","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/6753\/5915\/files\/Istokomah_Materos_Sogan.png?v=1780381791","url":"https:\/\/sahulandsunda.com\/products\/sarong-relawati-keong-copy-1","provider":"Sahul \u0026 Sunda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}