Who would have thought if the heritage Betawi culture is so diverse, from the culinary to heritage of arts and tradition which maintained from generation to generation. Unfortunately, very few children and grandchildren of Betawi people who keep the legacy of their ancestors.
This can be seen from the typical batik Betawi that can only be found in Jakarta Textile Museum. Indeed there are batik artisans who still survive, but they come from outside Jakarta.
This condition is cause for serious concern, why batik Betawi must wander in the village itself. Batik Betawi become isolated in their villages.
Betawi batik batik is unique among other local specialty. The uniqueness that is present in striking colors, as well as the motive.
Motif is more focused on art Betawi culture is influenced by Arab culture, India, Netherlands, and China. Judging from the motive, batik betawi divided into several types, which known as Ondel-ondel, Nusa coconut, Ciliwung, Rasamala, and Salakanegara.
From those names, apparently Betawi batik motif has its own origin. Ondel-ondel striped motif is an example, this motif is made lift-ondel Ondel figure as a puppet who can resist reinforcements.
This motif contains the hope that the wearer gets a better life and a lot of reinforcements. Usually this type of patterned batik Betawi is used in traditional Betawi big event.
While the motive Nusa Kelapa has designed from Ceila maps ideas which made in 1482-1521 when the government of King Siliwangi.
