Brown Semen

Batik Semen is a highly revered and symbolic motif in traditional Indonesian batik, especially from Central Java. The term “semen” comes from the Javanese word “semi,” meaning to grow or flourish, symbolizing life, fertility, and prosperity. The design features natural elements like leaves, flowers, mountains, and birds, representing harmony between humans and nature. These motifs, often arranged symmetrically, express balance and continuity. Historically worn by nobility in ceremonies, Batik Semen symbolizes spiritual growth, maturity, and a deep connection to the divine, embodying the hope for flourishing life and the ongoing cycle of nature and culture.

Antique Hand-drawn Batik
Origin: Solo, Central Java
Material: Primissima Cotton
Condition: Like New
Size: 245 x 105  cm

Condition Guide
Like New: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening to fabric, small stains and holes
Vintage: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character