Trusmi Batik Village
Kampung Batik Trusmi
The birthplace and hub of Cirebon batik, with hundreds of workshops and shops lining the streets. Visitors can buy the signature 'cloud' batik and try making it themselves.
Trusmi lies about 7 km west of Cirebon city. Villagers have made batik for generations, and the village is best known for its cloud motifs (Megamendung), which show Chinese influence, and for harbor-themed patterns. Large batik shops line the main road, and family workshops tucked into the side lanes let you watch the whole process of wax drawing, dyeing and drying. Many workshops offer hand-painting or wax-printing courses lasting about 1 to 2 hours. Prices range from tens of thousands to over a million Indonesian rupiah. Hand-painted batik costs much more than printed batik, so check carefully before buying. You can reach Trusmi by ride-hailing app, and nearby is Buyut Trusmi, an ancient shrine honoring the ancestors of batik making.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sunan Gunung Jati Tomb
- Gua Sunyaragi
- At-Taqwa Grand Mosque
- Keraton Kacirebonan
- Keraton Kanoman
- Klenteng Talang
- Vihara Dewi Welas Asih (Tiao Kak Sie)
- Gedung BAT & Old Town Heritage