October is a special month where October 2nd is celebrated as National Batik Day and October 24th as World Gibbon Day. To celebrate these important days, Swaraowa launched a new conservation product, in the form of a Gibbon batik motif, with the name “Sido Luhur -Owa”.
Philosophy batik motifs : “Sido Luhur – Owa”
This motif emerged from the intersection of classical batik heritage “sido luhur” and the contemporary conservation spirit, inspired by the Javan gibbon conservation efforts in Pekalongan, Central Java Indonesia, renowned for its batik producer. Inspired by “Sido Luhur” batik in javanese language ” sido” means to become, or to continue, “luhur” means noble, high or virtuous —which philosophically symbolizes the hope for a dignified and wise life—this motif features the face of the Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch) as a symbol of forest guardianship and natural harmony.
The gibbon’s face is depicted symmetrically and repeatedly, forming a pattern resembling the catur gatra (four-pointed star) in classical batik, signifying the balance between humans, nature, culture, and spirituality. Ornaments of tropical leaves from the forests and mountains of Java flow around it, representing the pristine landscape where gibbons live and act as seed dispersers, aiding natural forest regeneration.
Every line and curve in this motif is not merely aesthetic; it conveys a narrative: about endangered species, about forests that hold many important values, and about humans who are encouraged to preserve nature. This batik motif will be used in various products and media to disseminate conservation messages, connecting noble values with concrete actions to protect the earth.
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