Batik Parang is existed since Mataram Kartasura (Solo) keraton kingdom era. Motif batik parang is considered as the oldest motif in Indonesia, the word parang itself comes from the word pereng which means slope (lereng) or cliff (tebing). With the geometric pattern forming the letter S which means continuity or interconnected and unbroken forming a diagonal. This motif is only used by the King and Royal Knights and cannot be used by just ordinary people. This batik symbolizes a symbol and enthusiasm when going to participate in the battlefield, full of courage and unyielding like waves that breaking the rocks.
With a philosophy as a symbol of never surrender, just like the waves of the sea that never stop chopping. The unbroken motive itself has a meaning as an effort to improve oneself, and has a mixed philosophy of agility, alertness and continuity. Continuity in seeking prosperity, doing good and establishing family ties.
Other than that, Parang motif consists of two types namely, Gareng and Mlinjon. Gareng that has motifs are in the form of arches and Mlinjon which has a characteristic square or belah ketupat motif. Parang motif is founded by Sultan Agung from Mataram Kingdom when he is on meditating around the south beach (Pantai Selatan). At that time Sultan Agung seeing the waves which chopping the rocks and has an idea that there must be power to be symbolized by the Batik motif.
