Batik Motifs Detection Using Pattern Recognition Method

Abstract

Abstract. Batik motif is one of the factors that makes batik unique and attractive. There are various kinds of batik motif designs in various areas. Each of these design motifs implies symbols/illustrations that contain certain meanings.The design of the batik motif is used in different events according to the occasions. But unfortunately, not many people understand this, even though local wisdom on the design of batik motifs is one form of cultural heritage of the archipelago that must be preserved. Related to this, development of information technology and multimedia should be used as a solution. However, until now, there is no accurate and fast information system in detecting batik motifs. This study applies pattern recognition methods to find the most appropriate and accurate method for detecting and interpreting batik motifs. The method will be used to build a batik motif detection information system to help users get information quick and accurately.Keywords: pattern recognition, batik motifs, analysis and design of information systems.Abstrak. Motif batik merupakan salah satu faktor yang menjadikan batik unik dan menarik. Terdapat berbagai macam desain motif batik di berbagai area. Setiap desain motif tersebut mengisyaratkan simbol-simbol/ilustrasi yang mengandung makna tertentu. Tentu saja desain motif batik tersebut digunakan dalam acara yang berbeda-beda sesuai dengan keperluanya. Namun sayang, tidak banyak orang yang mengerti hal ini, padahal kearifan lokal pada desain motif batik tersebut merupakan salah satu bentuk warisan budaya nusantara yang wajib dilestarikan. Terkait hal tersebut, seharusnya perkembangan teknologi informatika dan multimedia dapat digunakan sebagai solusi. Namun demikian, sampai saat ini, belum ada system informasi yang akurat dan cepat dalam mendeteksi dan menginterpretasi motif batik. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode-metode pengenalan pola guna menemukan metode yang paling tepat dan akurat untuk mendeteksi dan menginterpretasi motif batik. Metode tersebut akan digunakan untuk membangun system informasi deteksi motif batik untuk membantu pengguna yang tidak mengenal motif batik mendapatkan informasi secara lebih cepat dan akurat.Kata Kunci: pattern recognition, batik motifs, analysis and design of information systems.

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