Batik Art

VILLAGE DANCE  Men with Horses

Hand painted and dyed art batik

Discover the skilful and vibrant work of Javanese artists

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike.   Suitable for hanging or framing.

From the series of village life scenes by artist Joko, signed.
This piece is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail in varied batik dotdying.

A single panel depicting a traditional Javanese village dance.

PROVENANCE  Yogyakarta
SIZE   1.45m x 57cm
MATERIAL  Cotton
ARTIST  Jaka, signed.
PRICE: A$110 + delivery

VILLAGE GAMELAN MUSICIANS

Discover the skilful and vibrant work of Javanese artists

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike.   Suitable for hanging or framing.

From the series of village life scenes by artist Joko, signed.
This piece is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail in varied batik dot dying.

The background features a small gamelan orchestra with their instruments

PROVENANCE  Yogyakarta
MATERIAL  Cotton
ARTIST  Jaka, signed.
SIZE 76cm x 38cm
PRICE: $A75 + delivery

WOMAN WITH COW

Hand painted and dyed art batik
Discover the skilful and vibrant work of Javanese artists

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike.   Suitable for hanging or framing.

From the series of village life scenes by artist Joko, signed.
This piece is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail in varied batik dot dying.

A distinctive piece, with nicely balanced motifs, ideal for framing. The colours are precise and the batik work has considerable detail- note the marble patterning in the enlarged view,  an effect difficult to achieve successfully.

PROVENANCE  Yogyakarta
SIZE  92cm x 74cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Joko, signed.
PRICE: $A95 + delivery

AFRICAN INSPIRATION 1

These are interesting pieces in a deceptively  ‘naïve’ style, depicting aspects of a rural scene.  The colors are vibrant with some subtle blends

PROVENANCE  Yogyakarta
SIZE  50cm x 45cm
MATERIAL  Cotton
ARTIST  Ahtil
PRICE: $A45 + delivery

AFRICAN INSPIRATION 2

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE  70x45 cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Jitha
PRICE:   $A55 + delivery

MAN WITH FIGHTING ROOSTER AND CAGE

Hand painted and dyed art batik

Discover the skilful and vibrant work of Javanese artists

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike.   Suitable for hanging or framing.

From the series of village life scenes by artist Joko, signed.
This piece is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail in varied batik dot dying.

PROVENANCE  Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton
SIZE    62cm x 44cm
ARTIST Jaka
PRICE: $A75 + delivery

MAN WITH FIGHTING ROOSTER

From the series of village life scenes by artist Joko, signed.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton
SIZE  48cm X 45cm
ARTIST Jaka
PRICE: A$55 + delivery

RAMA AND SHINTA

This is an exceptionally fine silk depiction of the mythological Hindu characters, in the form of shadow puppets. The colors are bright and the detail of pattern is outstanding.  This is a beautiful and complex piece ideal for hanging or framing.

PROVENANCE  Yogyakarta
SIZE 90cm x 70cm
MATERIAL Silk, fine thread.
ARTIST  Unsigned
PRICE  $A110 + delivery

BOROBUDUR

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. This depiction of the world heritage Buddhist temple of Borobudur near Yogyakarta is a vivid and lively creation using traditional and symbolic motifs. The artist, Novi, has had her work exhibited in The Netherlands.This is an unusual and very detailed piece by a master craftswoman.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton, fully hand dyed
SIZE 90cm x 70cm
ARTIST Novi, unsigned
PRICE $A 100 + delivery

MAN WITH BASKET

Hand painted and dyed art batik

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE 56cm x 30cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Jaka, signed.
PRICE $A 95 + delivery

MAN WITH HORSES

Hand dyed art batik
Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. In a naïve style, this piece is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail using geometric patterns.Note the extent of the difficult to achieve marbled effect, and the detail of the dot pattern. The balanced design creates an effective eye-appeal, and conveys a subtle humour.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton, fully hand dyed
SIZE 90cm x 70cm
ARTIST Jitha
PRICE $A 95 + delivery

MAN WITH FISH

Hand dyed art batik
Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. From the series of village life scenes by artist Jaka, signed. A man unpacks his catch of fish, with rural detail in the background. This piece is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail in varied batik dot dying and marbling effect. Jaka is a batik master from a village near Jogjakarta. He draws on this environment for inspiration to create these scenes.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE 56cm x 30cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Jaka, signed.
PRICE $A 95 + delivery

MASKS

Hand dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. This stunning batik displays a series of traditional masks in a lively and bright modern style. Note the detailed colour combinations and complexity of design. It is surrounded with a border using black on red marbling.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE 90cm x 75cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Tirta, signed.
PRICE $A 95 + delivery

PAPUAN LIFE

Hand dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. In an unusual naïve style, this long batik contain three panels. It is bright and vibrant, with a wealth of detail portraying Papuan motifs. Note the extent of the difficult to achieve marbled effect, and the detail of the dot pattern. This is an eye-catching piece, full of life.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton, fully hand dyed
SIZE 1.52m x 47cm
ARTIST Budhi
PRICE $A 150 + delivery

WOMAN WITH THREE GEESE AND FISH

Hand dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. This colourful batik depicts a woman and three geese in a village setting, on a stunning red background with lower very detailed dotwork in the depiction of the geese and fish.It is a lively piece conveying movement and the abundance of the Javanese landscape. The batik dying uses complex dotwork and displays a craftsman’s precision. Suryanto is a master batik painter who works in Yogyakarta.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE 50cm x 45cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Suryanto, signed.
PRICE $A 95 + delivery

WOMAN WITH FRUIT BASKET

Hand dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. This colourful batik depicts a woman carrying a basket of tropic fruit, with a detailed geometric background. It is a lively piece conveying the feel of the tropics. The batik dying uses detailed dotwork and displays a craftsman’s precision. Suryanto is a master batik painter who works in Yogyakarta.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE 50cm x 45cm
MATERIAL Cotton
ARTIST Suryanto, signed.
PRICE $A 95 + delivery

TOTEM 1

Hand painted and dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. This striking modern batik is bright and vibrant. An eye catching focal piece in any room. Note the simple but effective detailed geometric inlay.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton, fully hand dyed
SIZE 64cm x 45cm
ARTIST
PRICE $A 85 + delivery

TOTEM 2

Hand painted and dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike. Suitable for hanging or framing. This striking modern batik is bright and vibrant. An eye catching focal piece in any room. 

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
MATERIAL Cotton, fully hand dyed
SIZE 64cm x 45cm
ARTIST                     
PRICE $A 85 + delivery

TWO BIRDS

Hand dyed art batik

Each piece is a onetime original. While artists may reproduce themes, no two pieces are alike.   Suitable for hanging or framing. This fine silk batik depicts two birds in a tree. It is far from static and the depiction is lively and shows the birds in an idiosyncratic and individual manner.  The colours range from bright red and blue to muted pastel shades on a dimmed silver background.

PROVENANCE Yogyakarta
SIZE 57cm x 51cm
MATERIAL Silk
ARTIST Trisno, signed.
PRICE $A 105 + delivery