This vintage batik textile showcases the classic mega mendung or cloud motif with graphic flair and vivid contrast. Floating across a rich purple ground, the swirling turquoise cloud forms evoke movement and energy, like wind-drawn currents or rising mist. The stylized clouds—long associated with spiritual transcendence and protection in Javanese design—feel newly alive in this modern palette.
The batik technique here is cap (stamped) or possibly hand-drawn tulis with a freeform flow, lending the design a playful, almost psychedelic rhythm. Perfect as a dramatic wall hanging, sarong, or layered textile, this piece brings a bold voice to any space, fusing heritage motifs with a distinctly modern sensibility.
Size: 3'4" x 7'4" [102cm x 224cm]
Age: Vintage
Origin: North Coast Java, Indonesia
Type of textile: Hand Drawn Meda Mandung Kain Panjang Batik
Material: Cotton
Condition: Very good
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