Variations of Malaysian batik sarong design motifs. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Colloquium of Art and Design Education Research (i-CADER 2015). Springer, Singapore, Springer Singapore, pp. 101-106. ISBN 978-981-10-0237-3 (2016)
Abstract
This chapter discusses the variations and developments of motif designs in Malaysian batik sarongs and how these motifs reflect shifts in Malaysian national and cultural life. The study focuses on the characteristics of various motifs used in traditional batik sarong design. Samples of Malay batik sarongs were gathered from museums and private and personal collections. The samples were selected, traced, and classified according to their features, inspiration, and arrangement. This analysis found a shift in the style and design of motifs after 1957, the year of Malaysian independence. It was observed that there has been a gradual emergence of more Malay motifs while the decorative traditions originating in Indonesian patterning remain influential. The period from 1957 to 1971 saw the evolution of Malay aesthetics in the visual arts and crafts of Malaysia including the batik sarong industry. In 1971 the National Cultural Policy initiated more dramatic changes with the active promotion of motifs that were considered representative of Malaysian cultural identity. Influences from regional Malaysian and indigenous cultures, desirable traits, and strong Islamic design concepts were the three key factors outlined by the cultural policy makers. Government agencies were instrumental for the batik makers to develop a Malaysian style through financial support, training, and research, along with the active encouragement of the population to support the batik industry. The policy had a direct impact on the design of the Malaysian batik sarong.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Keywords: | Motifs, Design, Traditional, Batik sarong |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Batik > Themes, Motives |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Batik |
| Depositing User: | Muslim Ismail @ Ahmad |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Mar 2023 07:42 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Mar 2023 07:42 |
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