Batik sarong

A richly decorated textile in traditional Central Javanese colours (dark blue-beige), with an elongated field (Indonesian: kepala) at each end with two rows of triangular motif ("tumpals") turning towards each other, and a repeated "semen romo" motif in the centre field (Indonesian: baden). The name of the motif means "interesting" and is intended to attract attention. It is an old pattern, basically used before the forties. Among other things, it shows flowering plants and contains a fertility reference.