“This flower does not bloom for everyone. Its light waits for those who understand love as something earned, not given.”

Parang Kusumo is a symbol of happiness through effort, like the rare scent of the ‘kusuma’ flower. It was once only for royal families, now often worn by Javanese brides and grooms during wedding ceremonies.

Part of the “Re-Imajining Parang” series. This series reimagines three traditional Parang batik motifs, Slobog, Curigo, and Kusumo.

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Clarentino Triadi, 2025