In terms of design creation, it is found that batik entrepreneurs in Solo are more sensitive to market demand. They no longer hold the „pakem‟ / existing standards, but are more concerned with meeting the needs of the market. This is done so that batik became more modern, attractive and able to reach various groups of people. Within three months they need to create new motifs and new creations in order to attract the market, otherwise their design will be soon outdated. Even in more extreme conditions, new motifs and designs is made almost every week to keep up the trend. This is quite different from the conditions in Lasem. Batik industry in Lasem still very much sticks to the „pakem‟ / standard which relatively conventional. They still adhere to certain „pakem‟/ standards and not willing to change it. It is in one hand a weakness because it looks outdated and old-fashioned. But on the other hand, also brings strength for batik lovers who actually appreciates its "antiquity" and find batik cloth that still holds the „pakem‟. Here are excerpts of comments from batik entrepreneurs in Solo versus those in Lasem about batik design: "In Solo we no longer stick to the „pakem‟ . This is due to changing market conditions so that we also have to keep abreast of the times. (Mrs. Ratna, 37 years, entrepreneurs batik in Solo” "No later than every three months we create new designs and motifs that is not outdated and our products can continue to be absorbed in the market (Mr. Soleiman, 67 years old, batik entrepreneurs in Solo).