Chempaka: A Flora Motif as Design Identity in Batik Chempaka, PPDK Merbok

Chempaka: A Flora Motif as Design Identity in Batik Chempaka, PPDK Merbok. Idealogy Journal, 8 (2). (2023)



Abstract

Batik Malaysia refers to the traditional Malaysian art of batik-making which includes the application of wax and dyes to cloth to produce elaborate patterns and design. Batik has a long history in Malaysia and is a key part of the country’s cultural legacy, representing its identity and customs. This paper discusses the floral motif as design identity and production of the Chempaka flower motif. It explores the history and cultural significance of the Chempaka flower motif in batik making and how it has been adapted to create modern design. Overall, the paper concludes with the importance of the Cempaka flower motif as a design identity and the need to preserve its cultural significance in the batik industry.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Batik design, Batik industry, Batik motif, Batik identity
Taxonomy: By Niche > Batik > Technique
By Niche > Batik > Themes, Motives
Collections: Niche > Batik
Depositing User: Muslim Ismail @ Ahmad
Date Deposited: 12 Aug 2026 04:24
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2026 04:24
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