Batik Motifs semen

semen Motif

‘Semen’ word originated from ‘Semi’ that literally means bloom, the motif reflects prosperity and and fertility. The history is originated from Hindu mythology, that tells the story of Sri Rama giving the advice to his son, Gunawan Wibisana, when Wibisana was about to be crowned as the king. The advice is known as Hasta Brata (Eight Bratas) that a leader should have.

1. Indrabrata
   Means a dedication to give the prosperity and protect the earth, symbolized by plants.
2. Yamabrata
   Means fair and honest to the others, symbolized by mountains or cloud that reflects a high position
3. Suyabrata
   Means courage not half hearted, symbolized by Garuda
4. Sasibrata
   Means give the light and cheer to whom that feel sad, symbolized by animals
5. Bayubrata
   Means the high position that doesn’t expose its authority, symbolized by bird
6. Danababrata/Kuwerabrata
   Means give respect or appreciation to the people, symbolized by relic
7. Barunabrata/Pasabrata
   Means a forgiving, symbolized by dragon or something related with water
8. Agnibrata
   Means a power to fight against evil and protect the weak, symbolized by fire or flame

These symbols are base for the pattern of Semen motif. There’s a hope that the wearer could always communicated with God.