Mega Mendung Batik: History, Philosophy, And Various

Mega Mendung Batik Motif (Freepik)

YOGYAKARTA Mega Mendung is one of the most popular classic batik motifs. This motif is not only suitable for women's clothing, it is often used as a male shirt. Behind its beautiful pattern and color, do you know the history of the meaning of Mega Mendung batik? This article will provide information for you.

Batik Mega Mendung is a classic motif from Cirebon, West Java. The motive resembles a cloud shape with a firm color like blue and red. Behind its beautiful pattern and color, Mega Mendung is proof of the cultural mixture between Java and China.

In an article entitled Mega Mendung Cirebon Batik Motif in the Imposition of New Design published in the Journal of Technology, it is explained that Mega Mendung is influenced by Chinese culture, namely Tao's understanding. Symbols of clouds in this view of belief mean blessing.

The cloud motif was then accepted by the people of Cirebon. It's just that there are various adjustments, especially in terms of visuals. The Cirebon Mega Mendung Cloud has a sharp end at the end. While the cloud motif owned by China is identical to a circle like a circle.

The influence of Chinese motifs in Cirebon does make sense. In a study entitled Megamendung Cirebon Batik Art and its Influence on Mode Arts in Indonesia published in the Dimension Journal, it explains the origin of this cultural mixture.

Cultural observer and batik observer, Made Casta explained that the history of batik started from Muara Jati Port (Cirebon). At that time the port became a place for traders from various countries, including from China. From the stopover, there was assimilation as well as cultural acculturation.

The mixing of Chinese and Cirebon culture occurs stronger with the wedding moments of Putri Ong Tien and Sunan Gunung Djati (Syarif Hidayatullah) who are the first kings of the Cirebon Sultanate.

The snacks that 'entered' with Putri Ong Tien then attracted the attention of Cirebon artists at that time, especially among pebatik. The motive from China was then adjusted to the Cirebon culture inhabited by the majority of Islam. From there was born the batik motif of Mega Mendung.

One of the highlights of Mega Mendung's motives is its deep meaning. In batik, the lines on batik symbolize the journey of human life starting from birth, children, adolescents, adults, households, to death.

The birth and death are connected to a connecting line. The line also symbolizes the greatness of Allah SWT.

Mega Mendung's motifs continue to be modified. From that process, various varieties of Mega Mendung ornaments were born which were arranged into various forms. Examples of cloud motifs that are often encountered are the pattern of symmetry, without a repeat pattern, the retreading pattern, full re-pattern and so on.

Not only from the pattern, but modifications are also made in terms of coloring. There are seven levels of color on batik, namely the youngest color is usually white or blue. Then followed by another color, namely light blue, medium blue, dark blue, dark blue, dark blue, and red.

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