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There are over 25 batik factories alone on this street. For Chinese-style batik, try Plentong, JI. Tirtodipuran 28. On the same street is Mr. Lod E.A. - Philosopher, Artist, Your Friend'; open 10-1, 5-6, where you can see the batik process. Visit also Batik Winotosastro, JI. Tirtodipuran 34. Batik Sofi: Past Hotel Ambarrukmo towards Solo, take a left up Kledokan in Kec. Depok (Slemon). She's an agent for batik materials from all over Indonesia, but specializes in the Pekalongan style. Some really creative clothing. Batik tulis for Rp9-13,000, for which many other shops ask Rp25,000. Terang Bulan: This is Yogya's batik supermarket, on JI. Jen. A. Yani 76 (exactly opposite Mirota's Deli). This shop is especially rewarding if you don't know anything about batik,

Has a really fine selection from Rp650 sarungs to Rp35,000 pekalongans. All kinds of material at fixed honest prices. Gives you an idea of what you should be paying. Compare the different prices for cap and batik tulis work. Browse and learn. Terang Bulan also sells fine locally-made /urik batik material for Rp860 for 2 % m and Rp1050 for 3 m; comes also in green, beige and orange; when lurik is banded it's very striking.