Kampung Batik Laweyan

Laweyan Kampung Batik is one of the tourist areas are intentionally provided by the government of Solo to invite foreign and domestic tourists to see Batik. Laweyan Kampung Batik Batik is rated as regional centers in Solo and has existed since the time of the royal Pajang 1546 tahunn M. This region had achieved prominence in the 1970s.

Laweyan Village is designed with an integrated concept, utilizing a land area of ​​approximately 24 ha consisting of 3 blocks. In the village Batik, there are hundreds of batik artisans who sell a variety of motifs, such as Tirto Tejo and Truntum with a variety of price variations. In addition to batik, Batik Village Laweyan also store a wealth of ancient Javanese architecture.

In the area there Laweyan Kampung Laweyan, Tegalsari, Tegalayu, batikan, and Jongke, whose inhabitants are a lot of batik producers and traders, since the beginning until now. This is where the founding of the Islamic Trade Syarekat, the first trade association founded by the indigenous batik producers and traders, in 1912.

Former glory of the old days native batik merchants commonly called 'Gal Gendhu' can be seen from the relics of his palatial home. In this area, they did show glory by competing to build a luxurious mansion with beautiful architecture.
Roads impassable region Laweyan Dr. Rajiman, who was in the shaft Kasunanan Surakarta Palace - the former palace of Mataram in Kartasura. From the Road Dr. Rajiman this, many see the high walls that cover the large houses, with a large wooden gate called Regol. At first glance not very interesting, and many were dull. But once Regol opened, then the building seemed mansion with beautiful architecture. Usually consists of the main building in the center, building a wing on each side, and building support behind him, as well as an extensive front page.

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