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![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9cd999fbd1cf55cbfe1f78176d52a342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Solo City Centre
4.5/5(6 area reviews)
You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Nakamura Klinik.
Banjarsari
While visiting Banjarsari, you might make a stop by sights like Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Balekambang City Park.
Alila Solo, Java
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ￥9,175 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥9,175
￥11,101 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Solo Square and UMS are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
By far the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. Everything is thoughtfully arranged, spotlessly clean and athletically pleasing. The service is also excellent in every way.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
Jalan Slamet Riyadi No. 06 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ￥4,527 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
￥4,527
￥5,478 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mesjid Agung and Gede Market are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
It’s our third times staying at Heritage for the last 6 years love the location, friendly staff and great breakfast. It’s good to know the hotel is practicing eco system. My disappointment was there is no hand towels and extra toilet paper(I have to request them). The bath M
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Moxy Solo
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.173, Kemlayan Surakarta Central Java
The price is ￥5,632 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
￥5,632
￥6,814 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Radya Museum Library and Mangkunegaran Palace ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
It was a chic and clean hotel in the center of the city. The staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
ZG Homestay Solo
1 Jl. Pajajaran Surakarta Jawa Tengah
Stay at this villa in Surakarta. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Balekambang City Park and Solo Square are ...
ZG Home Solo
No.8-4 Jl. Pajajaran I Surakarta Jawa Tengah
Stay at this villa in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Balekambang City Park and Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall are located nearby.
Diiza Glamping Tawangmangu
Area Hutan, Kalisoro Tawangmangu Jawa Tengah
Stay at this villa in Tawangmangu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Wisata Bukit Sekipan and Grojogan Sewu Wafterfall are ...
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Universitas Sebelas Maret
Explore the campus of Universitas Sebelas Maret, during your trip to Surakarta. Take in the musical theater in this culturally rich area.
Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall
During your trip to Surakarta, you can do some window-shopping at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall. Experience the museums and musical theater in this culturally rich area.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Walk around the campus at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta as part of your travels around Kartosuro.
Kraton Surakarta
You can learn about the history of Surakarta with a visit to Kraton Surakarta. Experience the museums and musical theater in this culturally rich area.
Mangkunegaran Palace
Mangkunegaran Palace is just one of the places to see in Surakarta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and musical theater in this culturally rich area.
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