The Sustainability's Motif and Design of Fauna in Malay Block Batik

Abstract

This study is about the traditional fauna motif, which is an identity within Malaysian blocks batik. In addition, the history of the traditional block can be traced in Kelantan and was introduced in the 1912s. Later, in the 1930s, this technique was spread to Terengganu. Currently, with the globalization and modernization, the traditional motif is less publicized. Thus, the identity of block batik is less dominant. Therefore, this study aims to classify the various types of local block motifs and designs based on their features using suitable methodology. Comprehensive literature was conducted, and a typology was chosen to analyze the fauna image of the traditional block batik motif. Through the analysis, the traditional and modern motif of fauna group was organized and recognized. The outcome of this blueprint can be used to propose guidelines in designing motif and design of block batik based on the local Malaysian identity. The purpose of this study is to deliver precise clarification and portray the traditional identity of this textile. There is a need for the block batik motifs to have a traditional identity in the future design through the creation of guidelines to maintain local identity. Overall, batik manufacturers, policymakers, other researchers and universities can adopt the standard as a reference in the future for the sustainability of traditional batik motifs.

Malaysian Batik, Our Pride: A Systematic Literature Review

“…All eight studies used a qualitative approach, in which three of them conducted fieldwork (Kari et al, 2019(Kari et al, , 2020Sobri & Legino, 2020) and one study used MATLAB and Adobe Illustrator for design purposes (Mustapha et al, 2020). Meanwhile, another two utilised case studies (Abdullah, 2020;Abdullah & Samin, 2020) and one utilised systematic observation (Wan Bakar et al, 2021a).…”

“…For data collection, all the studies used observational approach. Furthermore, five studies employed interviews (Abdullah, 2020;Abdullah & Samin, 2020;Wan Bakar et al, 2021b;Kari et al, 2019Kari et al, , 2020Sobri & Legino, 2020), and only one employed the powerful mathematical software, i.e., MATLAB (Mustafa & Saleh, 2017) to innovate a Koch Snowflakes Batik Design.…”

“…The meta-analysis of the eight articles identified that the subject was divided into few categories, which are commercial batik (Wan Bakar et al, 2021a), contemporary batik (Wan Bakar et al, 2021b), batik Tulis (Abdullah, 2020;Abdullah & Samin, 2020), batik Sarong (Sobri & Legino, 2020), batik block (Kari et al, 2019(Kari et al, , 2020Mustapha et al, 2020), and commercial batik (Shaari & Abd Rahman, 2017). These research projects examining the batik design originated from different locations in Malaysia (Mustapha et al, 2020), including Melaka (Wan Bakar et al, 2021aBakar et al, , 2021b, Klang Valley (Abdullah, 2020;Abdullah & Samin, 2020), and Terengganu (Kari et al, 2019(Kari et al, , 2020Sobri & Legino, 2020) (see Table 5).…”

“…A subsequent study examined the distinction between flora (Kari et al, 2020) and fauna (Kari et al, 2019) in batik block design motifs. To comprehend the interpretations of the symbols and meanings conveyed by the design motifs, the public were required to have an appreciation for batik's design motifs.…”

The Sustainability of Flora, Fauna and Geometric Motif Designs Among Batik Tulis Manufacturers in Klang Valley

“…According to Rabiatuladawiyah Mohd Kari et al (2018), the philosophy of fauna in batik artwork has been widely affected by the effects of globalization. Globalization has affected the basic meaning of values, metaphor, and symbol, in a Malay attire such as batik.…”