RELIGIOSITAS TRADISI JAWA ISLAM DALAM SENI BATIK

Abstract

This paper discusses the contents of religious values in batik. Classical batik motifs interpreted as decoration that was created in ancient times. The ornament is not something that only visually beautiful, but also given a meaning that is closely related to Javanese philosophy of human life. This means that the Java man, the beauty of decorative batik is more understood as an attempt to provide breath and soul of traditional clothing. In the life cycle of Java people, Solo batik cloth used in the event-related customs Javanese ritual called slametan (salvation). Slametan ceremony is a socio-religious activities of the Java community.