Bantul is the worst affected areas when menggucang earthquake Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. But the disaster did not
then destroy the spirit of work and creativity of its citizens. The proof is in the village center Krebet kerajianan, Bantul, Jogjakarta is still excited. Existing data mentions that the village Krebet there were approximately 30 studio crafts. Starting from craft wood masks, puppets and furniture which gradually increased to a wooden batik. This craft began to grow in 1988 and now has to absorb about 400 workers, even from 205 families, almost all village residents dependent Krebet of crafts.
One studio that has long stood is Sanggar Peni.
Kemiskidi, the owner of this studio, is the Circle of Friends Chairman Krebet Wooden Craft Batik. So nothing wrong if we find out how the process of making batik wooden crafts in this place. This place is located about 20 km from the city of Yogyakarta or about 1 hour away by car. There are interesting when it comes Sanggar Peni. Direct view of addressing a huge mask lying on the roadside. Panji Batik Mask This wood has a high size / length 4.25 m, 3.5 m wide, and 1 m thick These masks in the event of Bantul dipampang Exposition 2007 at the Art Market 9.5 Km Jl.Paranitis Gabusan which opened on August 1 last. Our opportunity to see the process of making batik wood kerajian directly. For making this type of wooden crafts which often used is wood sengon, pule, and mahogany. But it is also the possibility of other types of wood depending on market demand. There are several stages to make this batik wood. Each stages is done by people who are experts in their fields. To make this batik wooden crafts, wooden prepare workers for their raw materials. Sengon wood used as raw material for the character of the wood and soft light, so easy to shape. Then the form of wood logs cut to fit this model will be made.
At this early stage or stages of cutting and forming, workers provide various models and sizes as a guide in shaping. Timber size and effect on the number of models produced. For wood with a length of 2 meters could produce 2 to 20 pieces, depending on model and size. Once cut and split into several parts followed by a chisel to form the model in question. After this stage is complete, followed by refining stage. At this stage the existing form of smoothed with sandpaper. The next stage is called stage of revision or improvement. Here, the craft that has gone through stages of refining will be sorted and repaired again. Usually the process involves Patching (putty) the parts that hole and sorting to the next ketahap batik and staining. At this stage still be subdivided in several processes, such as making basic motives, coloring and making final motif. Workers at this stage quite a lot, all young women.
Basically the process is almost the same as making batik on fabric, even the use of canting and night (candle honey) is still maintained, but what distinguishes it is only the medium. To be sure, batik on wood after immersion (boiled) color, and emphasized again the motive, then through the stages of coating or varnish, to make it look shiny and smooth. So batik wood ready for the market. Travel Tips Easy reach Krebet Village, Bantul. From the city of Yogyakarta one hour by car travel. Craft center open daily, starting at 8 am to 10 pm. Krebet wooden batik not only in domestic market such as Bali, Jakarta, and Surabaya, but has penetrated foreign markets in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. So no wonder this batik wooden craft village iconic Krebet and became the backbone of the economy. You can order as you wish, both the motive and size. If you want messages in bulk, items can be delivered to the destination address.
