In its development function blangkon has evolved. Of which is used for ceremonial, it now becomes a souvenir typical of Java, especially in Solo and Yogyakarta.
With certain traits, blangkon signifying social status of a
person. In Solo, there is this kind of family to the Palace and blangkon Royal
servants of the Palace, as well as to the general public outside the Palace.
Blangkon traits to create is have the ORB behind and above it there is a
butterfly-like shape, whereas the blangkon for the general public there is only
a small circle behind it.
A craftsman blangkon in kampung Makam Bergolo RT 3 RW 6
Serengan, Surakarta, explained, the process of making actual blangkon is quick
and easy, just need to be trained in making coating on the fabric.
"Mas real easy. Just need to be diligent and conscientious.
For its manufacture is also fast, just pengeringgannya the old one, "he
said.
The making of impress starts from the blangkon black
headscarf into the mold blangkon made of wood or klobot. After clinging, black
cloth is then plastered and glue smeared newsprint. Once completed, the black
fabric which has been printed and plastered with batik cloth is formed
according to the type of the desired blangkon. Furthermore, klobot dried under
the Sun, to dry before finally sewn in certain parts.
Artificial Blangkon Nandar usually taken by large shops in
Yogyakarta, or he setorkan to the pengepul in the Klewer market
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