Semen Rama
Yogyakarta and Surakarta
“Semen” comes from semi, to sprout: curling shoots and leaves around the garuda wings (sawat) and the meru mountain. Said to carry the Hasta Brata, the eight virtues of a leader that Rama teaches in the Ramayana.
A court cloth for weddings and ceremonies, carrying a wish for a life that keeps on growing.
“Semen” berasal dari kata semi, bertunas: sulur dan daun yang melingkar di sekitar sayap garuda (sawat) dan gunung meru. Konon memuat Hasta Brata, delapan ajaran kepemimpinan yang diberikan Rama dalam Ramayana.