[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Batik: Sogan Batik Motif

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseHeritage, #JavanologiExploreEN

Batik Sogan is one of Indonesian batik which has traditional vibes because with the brown classic colour domination. Named Batik Sogan due to the process of coloring batik itself using natural dyes taken from the trunk of the Soga tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum). The...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Slamet Riyadi

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Slamet Riyadi or whose full name is Ignatius Slamet Rijadi is an Indonesian soldier who served as Brigadier General (Posthumously) TNI at that time. He was born in Surakarta, Central Java, on July 26, 1927, and died on November 4, 1950. Slamet Riyadi was the son of a...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Mbah Minto

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Mbah Minto Mbah Minto is an elderly woman from Klaten, Central Java. Minto Suwito Siyam is Mbah Minto’s full name. Mbah Minto has four children, all of whom are married.  Following the popularity of the viral “gagal mudik” (failed homecoming) parody...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Radjiman Wedyodiningrat

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Dr. Kanjeng Raden Tumenggung (K.R.T.) Radjiman Wedyodiningrat is a doctor and also a well-known founding figure of the Republic of Indonesia. He has the same birthday as R.A. Kartini, which is April 21, 1879. During her lifetime fighting for Indonesian independence,...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Figure: Ki Nartosabdo Soenarto

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFigure, #JavanologiExploreEN

Ki Nartosabdo Soenarto. Ki Nartosabdo Soenarto is known to the public as the legendary Indonesian puppet master (dalang) and music artist who turned out to be the innovator of the world of puppetry in the 80s. The man, who was born into a family of keris scabbard...

[Javanologi Explore] Javanese Batik: Sidoluhur Batik Motif

by javanologi | Oct 17, 2022 | #JavaneseFashion, #JavanologiExploreEN

Sidoluhur batik is a traditional batik that existed even before the Mataram Sultanate was established. The creator of Sidoluhur batik is Ki Ageng Henis, grandfather of Panembahan Senopati, the founder of the Sultanate of Mataram. Ki Ageng Henis is believed to be...