Solo batik art can not be separated from the village of Laweyan. Because in this village life of Solo batik’s industry is located. Laweyan is an old village that has been existed since the Kingdom of Pajang (15681-1586), the first Islamic kingdom in Java. And then, in the progress Pajang kingdom eventually defeated by Mataram Kingdom. In the periode two kingdoms, Laweyan Kampong remained existed as Batik producer, even to this day, the old village is even more popular as a village center in Surakarta batik production.
In Kampung Batik Laweyan, we can see a huge area that is designed with an integrated concept where hundreds of batik craftsmen make and sell various batik motifs. We can also see houses with high walls and narrow alley. Given its history and importance of this region, the local government protects the buildings that have a wealth of ancient Javanese architecture and maintain the continuity of batik industry in the region. The government also made the Kampung Batik Laweyan as a tourist destination.
