Wukirsari village located 15 KM from Giwangan bus station, the city of Yogyakarta, in this village contained "Paguyuban Batik Tulis Wukirsari”, The Society of Handmade-batik Wukirsari. The existence of The Society of Wukirsari Handmade-batik originated from the tradition of hundreds of years ago. History of handmade batik Wukirsari not be separated from the existence of two tombs relatives of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, which was built in the area in the 1600s.
Handmade-batik center in Wukirsari located in the hamlet Giriloyo, Karang Kulon, Cengkehan, and Kedung Buweng. In these areas, people do batik activities in their homes. Then they joined in groups of batik artisans, and opened the showroom. You can see the batik process directly in the showroom. In this place you can buy handmade batik at an affordable price, both traditional and modern motifs. You can also learn batik, individually and collectively, to be guided by the traditional batik craftsmen.
Besides handmade batik, there are a variety of potential tourist that makes Hamlet Giriloyo interest to visit, including natural panorma quite beautiful and Imogiri Tomb Kings, Family Tomb of Sultan Agung, which located on the hilltop, as well as the culinary variety of traditional foods, such as Pecel Kembang Turi, Thiwul Ayu, Tea Gurah, and Wedang Uwuh which is a typical drink made from herbs that have aroma and flavor specialties.
Once you are happy to learn batik, you can continue the tour to the tourist attractions adjacent to the Village Wukirsari, among others, Art Market Gabusan Bantul, Central Ceramics/Pottery Kasongan, and central Craft Manding Leather, leather Puppet Craft Center in Pucung, and Parangtritis beach.
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