 Inland batik or batik kraton ( Javanese court batik ) is the oldest form of batik tradition known in Java . Inland batik has earthy colour such as black , indigo , brown , and sogan ( brown @-@ yellow colour made from the tree Peltophorum pterocarpum ) , sometimes against a white background , with symbolic patterns that are mostly free from outside influence . Certain patterns are reserved for royalty , while other are worn on specific occasions . At a Javanese wedding for example , the bride wears specific patterns at each stage of the ceremony . Noted inland batiks are produced in Solo and Jogjakarta , cities traditionally regarded as the centre of Javanese culture . Batik Solo typically has sogan background and is preserved by the Susuhunan and Mangkunegaran Court . Batik Jogja typically has white background and is preserved by the Yogyakarta Sultanate and Pakualaman Court . 
