Cirebon's Crafts

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Crafts: Unique Cirebon art shows Chinese influences both in its motifs frock and clouds') and in the lacquer technique used. Chinese characteristics are also evident in stone, wood, jade, and ivory carvings. Nuances of Cirebon batik are found nowhere else on Java. All the finest pieces in the kratons' museums have been sold for mere money, only small collections left. Most of the traditional batik is sent to Jakarta, being too expensive for the local market lRp7-15,0001. Buy batik in the following places: 1) around Pasar Pagi, on JI. Karanggetas, there are many batik shops: Toko Batik Permana, JI. Karanggetas 18; and Toko Batik Saudara, JI. Karanggetas 46. For batik kain, most of these shops start out at Rp5000 but you can knock them down to possibly as low as Rp1500. You'll also find many examples of the Indramayu-batik (more involved patterns), plus examples of Solo and Pekalongan styles; 2) Pasar Belong, until 4 pm; 3) the G.K.B.I. (Batik Cooperative), JI. Pekarungan 27, open Mon.-Thurs. 8-12, and 1-4; Fri. 8-11 and 2-4; Sat. 8-12. Many varieties of batik; 41 Some of Cirebon's best batik is made in Trusmi, 5 km west. For Trusmi, take a becak first to Gunungsari Station, then take a Colt to Plered, then walk 1 km to Trusmi from Plered down a country lane full of batik waving and drying in the sunlight. Try Mr. Masina's workshop where some 14 women work. Also Budhi Tesna's for batik painting and printing. Many other workshops in this village. Although the batik is actually made here, it is not necessarily cheaperyou just have more of a selection. They want Rp1520,000 for the finer pieces; the highest priced are Rp60,000.

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