The Development of Wonogiren Traditional Batik

The knowledge, impression, and social-cultural background of batik makers (artisans) contribute to their creations, as in the making of Wonogiren batik. Wonogiren batik is strongly influenced by the artisans’ background. Batik artisans and traders from Pura Mangkunegaran migrating to and developing Batik industry in Wonogiri were considered the initiators of batik industry growth in Tirtomoyo that maintains to concern the motifs aspects. Generally, Wonogiren batik artisans visualize their ideas into two-dimensional forms instinctively. Some even merely follow their sensibility gained from experiences to create an art. Social and cultural factors are the main factors correlating with each other and influencing the development of Wonogiren batik design. Social factor is a micro factor established from the interaction of the artisans with various communities and situations. Cultural factor is a macro factor, which directly influences the visualization of Wonogiren batik motifs.