Based on its historical backgrounds, batik of Indonesia can be divided into several types: (1) Batik Kraton Jawa or Batik Jawa Klasik (Classical Javanese Batik), and (2) Batik Pesisir (Coastal Batik)11. The first type, Batik Kraton Jawa can also be called as inland batik (batik pedalaman), and represents the artistic and esthetique quality of Javanese culture. This batik uses soil-nuance colors such as black, chocolate, and old yellow (or ‘soga’), with (sometimes) white background. The style of its pattern is organized / orderly and geometrical. The symbols or motifs in Batik Kraton’s patterns contain philosophical meanings, and during old times, not all people can wear batik cloth that has certain symbols or motifs. The Javanese Court’s ( Kraton Jawa ) family members were the ones that can wear batik cloth having those particular symbols or motifs. The two cities in Java having the court’s system and culture are Yogyakarta and Solo (or Surakarta, historically Surakarta’s Court – Kasunanan Surakarta). It has been said that inland batik were developed by the communities in these two areas since the court’s system was born. In Solo, two areas famous for their batik productions are Laweyan and Kauman, while Pasar Klewer is the traditional market that has been wellknown as the center for batik trading activities in the city. Soga colors become the main characteristic of batik products that come from these areas. While in Yogyakarta (historically Yogyakarta’s Court – Kasultanan Yogyakarta), the batik products are characterized by the use of white background. Some of the areas being the center for batik productions are Imogiri and Tamansari, with famous traditional market in Malioboro area named Pasar Beringharjo (Beringharjo Market), and well-known batik store Mirota. Yogyakarta and Solo’s batik have similarities in regards to the symbols and motifs/patterns of their batik, yet they can be differentiated from the intensity of colors they use, thus making each of the area having its own batik characteristic.