Pekalongan

Indonesia

Pekalongan is a city on the north coast of Central Java.

Batik tulis (that is, with hand-drawn motifs) Jawa Hokokai from Pekalongan The seat of the Pekalongan regency, today it is one of the most important port cities in Central Java. Pekalongan is known for its batik and is listed as one of the UNESCO Creative Cities in the category "Crafts and Folk Arts".

  • Pekalongan Batik Museum, Jl. Jetayu No.3, +62 285 431 698. Daily 8:00-15:00. Pekalongan is very well-known among collectors and experts for its traditional cloth, so it makes sense to visit this museum while you're there. The museum covers batik motifs from throughout Indonesia. Adults Rp5,000, children Rp1,000.

Pekalongan Batik Museum, Jl. Jetayu No.3, +62 285 431 698. Daily 8:00-15:00. Pekalongan is very well-known among collectors and experts for its traditional cloth, so it makes sense to visit this museum while you're there. The museum covers batik motifs from throughout Indonesia. Adults Rp5,000, children Rp1,000.