Vintage 1950's Indonesian Hand Drawn Cotton Batik Tulis Tiga Negri

Very rare piece.

Hand Drawn Batik Tulis Tiga Negri signed by artist, Tjoa Siang Gwan.

Circa 1950s.

Tiga negri batik is the acculturation product from 3 culture. The red color is from Chinese culture, the blue color is from dutch culture, and the brown color is from Mataraman (Indonesian kingdom). Acording to the history, the coloring process from tiga negri batik must produce in 3 different places. The red color made in Lasem, the blue color made in Pekalongan, and the brown color is made in Solo. The reason why the colors take in another region because the craftsmen belief that another region has specific color because the region has difference of mineral content in water.

• Primary: Dark Green
• Secondary: Yellow, Pink
• City of Origin: Indonesia

We are proud to introduce this traditional art through these beautiful shirts.

• 100% Cotton. Fabric origin from Indonesia.
• This shirt is made in Singapore
• Mother of Pearl Buttons
• This shirt is designed as a relaxed cut

Expect irregularities in colour due to the nature of the fabric printing and dyeing process.

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