Orange Butterfly Bouquet

When the Dutch arrived in Indonesia, they brought significant changes to the social and cultural landscape, including influencing the art of batik. By the 19th century, Pekalongan had become a vibrant Indo-European business hub, giving rise to the buketan motif, a design inspired by European floral aesthetics. Derived from the Dutch word boeket (meaning “bouquet”), the buketan motif features elaborate arrangements of flowers accompanied by butterflies and birds, often set against a plain or subtly patterned background. This design reflects a harmonious blend of European naturalism and traditional Javanese craftsmanship, symbolizing the cultural exchange of the era. Beyond its beauty, the buketan motif carries deep symbolic meaning: the flowers represent growth and prosperity, the butterflies signify transformation, and the birds symbolize peace and hope.

Stamped Batik
Origin: Pekalongan, Central Java
Material: Primissima Cotton
Size: 103 x 216 cm