Batik Trusmi
Batik Trusmi is an Indonesian batik brand from the Trusmi batik village in Plered, Cirebon, West Java. It sells hand drawn and stamped batik made with traditional methods and Cirebon motifs such as Mega Mendung.
| Origin | Kampung Batik Trusmi, Plered, Cirebon |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Techniques | Batik tulis and batik cap |
| Signature motif | Mega Mendung |
| Website | batiktrusmi.com |
What is Batik Trusmi?
Batik Trusmi is a batik brand from Kampung Batik Trusmi, a batik village in Plered District, about four kilometres west of the city centre of Cirebon in West Java. The brand takes its name from the village, whose name is believed to derive from terus bersemi, meaning to continuously flourish.
History
Batik making in the Cirebon region dates back to the fourteenth century, and Trusmi is recognised as a national cultural heritage village. The brand grew out of this tradition and is known for batik produced with traditional methods and a focus on quality.
Products and positioning
Batik Trusmi works in the two main batik techniques:
- Batik tulis, hand drawn batik that can take two to three months per piece
- Batik cap, stamped batik that takes around two to three days
Fabrics have expanded from white cotton to silk, rayon and synthetics. Characteristic Cirebon motifs include Mega Mendung, Singa Barong and Wadasan.
Why it matters
Batik Trusmi links a centuries old regional craft to a commercial brand, making Cirebon motifs available as everyday clothing and textiles.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Batik Trusmi from?
Batik Trusmi comes from the Trusmi batik village in Plered, Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia.
What is Batik Trusmi known for?
It is known for hand drawn and stamped Cirebon batik with motifs such as Mega Mendung.