SARONG GOYOR PEMALANG

​As a multi-ethnic country, Indonesia is known for its various types of fabrics. Medan is identical to ulos woven fabric. The ethnic and primitive motifs of Sumba woven fabrics have been recognized internationally. Don't forget the Pekalongan, Cirebon, and Solo batiks which are closely related to the history of the palace.
 

Pemalang also has its own woven fabric, namely the goyor sarong. Its name is taken from the Javanese "goyor" which means soft, referring to its smooth texture. The residents there have been sarong craftsmen since five decades ago until now. Most of the craftsmen from the North Wanarejan area are increasingly spreading to Beji and other areas. These two villages can be reached in about ten minutes from the city center.

 

At least, there are ten detailed steps which are then classified into four major stages starting from yarn selection, coloring, winding, and weaving of the fabric. The threads are also divided into two, namely "benang pakan" for the base of the sheath and "benang lungsi" as a motif filler. The manufacturing process is still using the manual method. The craftsmen use looms made of wood which are moved by foot and hand pulls. The reason is that the quality of the fabric will be more awake and the motif can look more authentic. They also still use special wooden trays to wind threads and the paint motifs.

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The use of rayon yarn as the basic material also makes this sarong have different functions according to the season. Goyor gloves will give a cooler effect for those who wear it in the summer. On the other hand, you will feel a warm effect when using this holster in winter. In a day, the craftsmen there can weave about four to five sarongs. The selling price also depends on the difficulty level of the motifs and weaving. The sarongs made by the craftsmen have even been exported to other parts of the world, from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, to Morocco.