Traditional Batik Research Articles

FRACTAL MOTIF OF ‘GARUDA NGUPUK’ IN LOKATMALA BATIK DESIGN WITH SUNDANESE SCRIPT

In traditional Indonesian batik, intricate designs reflect the nation’s rich heritage. This study explores the use of fractal geometry, specifically the ‘Garuda Ngupuk’ motif, in evolving Lokatmala Batik designs known for their complexity and elegance. Inspired by Sundanese script, this research paper highlights how fractal curves can rejuvenate traditional batik artistry. Using digital design techniques alongside traditional craftsmanship, the study creates intricate Lokatmala Batik patterns that merge Sundanese cultural essence with modern geometric motifs. This fusion of tradition and innovation showcases Lokatmala Batik as a testament to the enduring beauty and adaptability of this Indonesian cultural heritage on a global stage.

Suksesi dan hubungan orang tua-anak dalam bisnis keluarga (studi kasus pada sentra batik trusmi Cirebon)

Family business is a business that is run jointly by family members. The purpose of this study is to determine the succession process and the relationship between parents and children in the family business precisely in the Trusmi Cirebon batik center. The method used is qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, documentation and observation of four informants or sources namely Batik Ninik Ichsan, Batik EB, Batik Katura, and Batik Trusmi. The results of the research on Batik Ninik Ichsan, Batik Trusmi, Batik Katura, and Traditional Batik EB found that the succession process carried out was unplanned, but the parents provided mentoring to make batik at school age, except for Batik Trusmi who only learned it after marriage. In the aspect of parent-child relationship, it is known that Batik Ninik Ichsan, Batik Trusmi, and Batik Katura are in a good relationship because there is no pressure on their children to participate in continuing their parents' business, but business continuity is carried out naturally and there is support from the environment. This is different from Batik EB, where there was a conflict within the family due to Hisham's parents' decision to hand over EB's batik business to Hisham. However, a solution was immediately found so that it was back in good condition.

Local Wisdom-Based Skills Apprenticeship Process for Women Ex-Migrant Workers in Kediren Village, Magetan District, Indonesia

Kediren Village is a village where most women of productive age from the village are former migrant workers who have minimal skills and knowledge when returning to their hometown. The skills apprenticeship process organized by the Head of Kediren Village aims to reduce the population's poverty rate and unemployment for former migrant workers. Skills apprenticeships organized based on local wisdom can positively impact women who are former migrant workers, including providing additional activities that can be carried out to earn additional income. This research examines the importance of skills apprenticeships for female former migrant workers in Kediren Village. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The location of this research is Kediren Village, Lembeyan District, Magetan Regency, East Java. The informant criteria included the Kediren village head, chief, female former migrant workers, stakeholders, and community leaders as data sources in the research. Data was collected using in-depth interview techniques, observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. This research shows that the skills apprenticeship process aimed at female ex-migrant workers can positively impact their ability to make traditional batik to support progress in improving the village economy and for individuals, as well as actively participating in activities organized by the chief executive. Research suggestions are aimed at female former migrant workers to develop the learning they have obtained in their daily activities and as an ongoing entrepreneurial field.

Implementation of the Principle of Novelty in the Registration of Traditional Batik Motifs as Industrial Designs in Indonesia

Implementation of the Principle of Novelty in the Registration of Traditional Batik Motifs as Industrial Designs in Indonesia

Sustainable removal of pigment dye from traditional batik textile wastewater using ZnO photocatalysis

Wastewater management in the textile industry poses significant challenges, especially for small-scale facilities lacking proper treatment systems. As an alternative solution, in-situ wastewater treatment has gained prominence. Presently, solar-driven photocatalytic materials offer a promising avenue for effective wastewater remediation. This study employed a one-step probe ultrasonication method to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles with exceptional photocatalytic properties. Comprehensive optimization was undertaken to achieve ZnO particles with superior photocatalytic performance. The effects of various parameters, including wave amplitude (ranging from 0 to 80 %), ultrasonication time (from 0 to 45 min), and precursor zinc acetate concentration (between 0.1 to 0.3 M), were thoroughly investigated. By carefully controlling these conditions, non-agglomerated ZnO particles significantly improved photocatalytic activity, especially under visible-light conditions, when treating wastewater from the textile industry. The produce particle at 0.1 M in conjunction with maximum ultrasonication time and amplitude, provide more dispersed particle with smaller particle sizes. The photocatalytic process exhibited remarkable efficiency, with up to 98 % of the textile waste degraded within 60 min of reaction time using the ZnO particle produced under this condition. Moreover, this higher photocatalytic activity was supported by the rate of kinetic constant of 0.0365 min⁻¹, representing the pseudo-first-order kinetic. Furthermore, this research highlights the robust reusability of ZnO as a photocatalytic material, which remained stable even after three consecutive cycles. These findings affirm that ZnO particles synthesized through the probe ultrasonication method hold great potential for treating dye-containing textile effluents, providing a sustainable and effective solution for addressing this environmental concern.

The Existence of Aesthetic Transformation in Traditional Batik Colors Based on the Review of Memetics Theory (Case Study: Traditional Batik in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia)

The Existence of Aesthetic Transformation in Traditional Batik Colors Based on the Review of Memetics Theory (Case Study: Traditional Batik in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia)

Pembuatan Alat Pengolahan Limbah Tekstil di Kecamatan IV Nagari Bayang Utara Painan, Pesisir Selatan

Batik Jembatan Akar Small and Medium Industry (IKM) endeavors to produce Root Bridge batik fabric, which is a defining feature of the IV Nagari Bayang Utara sub-district. In its production process, IKM Batik Jembatan Akar still relies on rudimentary and traditional equipment and lacks the means to handle textile waste, leading to its disposal in nearby ditches. While the current waste output may not be significant, its continuation poses a threat to the local environment. Insufficient awareness of the environmental impact of textile waste can result in environmental pollution issues and disrupt community harmony around IKM Jembatan Akar. Additionally, IKM Batik Jembatan Akar struggles to stimulate consumer interest in traditional batik amidst the abundance of low-priced printed alternatives. The limited demand for production means that this SME has yet to invest in technology and waste processing equipment for its batik cloth production. Politeknik ATI Padang Community Service initiative seeks to educate all IKM Batik Jembatan Akar employees on the importance of waste processing and online marketing strategies, while providing training on donated textile waste processing equipment to enhance sales value and mitigate environmental harm. The approaches employed in this community service endeavor include (1) comprehensive activity planning, encompassing location surveys, production assessments, and inventory checks; (2) the fabrication and testing of waste processing machinery; (3) educational workshops covering waste management in batik production and its environmental implications, alongside practical training in equipment usage; (4) evaluation of activity outcomes. The outcomes of this Community Service initiative include the provision of textile waste processing equipment and a heightened awareness of environmental conservation, facilitating the integration of waste processing equipment into batik production at IKM Batik Jembatan Akar.

Čimbenici rizika i učestalost mišićno-koštanih tegoba radnika pri radu u tehnici batika uzrokovanih položajem tijela i rada mišića ruku

The batik industry as one of Malaysian cultural heritage is mainly located on the East Coast of Malaysia, particularly in the states of Kelantan and Terengganu. Most of the industry is home-based. Hence, the traditional batik work environment and tasks impose threats to the well-being of the artisans. This study investigates ergonomic issues and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in two of Kelantan’s batik industries. The artisans’ natural working postures and the environments of the two places were observed and video recorded. Muscle activations on the wrist of the artisan doing the paint (canting) were imitated. Surface electromyography (sEMG) investigations were performed in the laboratory. A questionnaire survey was also distributed among craftsmen and artisans involved in the batik industry in Kelantan. Results illustrate evidence of the need to educate batik industries on ergonomic risk factors. According to the survey of 33 respondents, the most affected body parts are the waist (60%), back and feet (57%). The walkthroughs and site visits showed that batik making process demands awkward postures which include standing, precision handling of hand tools, trunk bending & rotating and overreaching repetitively between 4 to 8 hours. The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) index obtained from the assessments ranges from 7-8. It was also shown from the sEMG data that trunk bending affects muscle contraction of the wrist during painting movement. Therefore, immediate interventions are required to improve batik artisans’ postural working conditions, especially on the neck, trunk, legs, wrists and arms.

Classification of Lombok Songket and Sasambo Batik Motifs Using the Convolution Neural Network (CNN) Algorithm

Sasambo batik is a traditional batik from the West Nusa Tenggara province. Sasambo itself is an abbreviation of three tribes, namely the Sasak (sa) in the Lombok Islands, the Samawa (sam), and the Mbojo (bo) tribes in Sumbawa Island. Classification of batik motifs can use image processing technology, one of which is the Convolution Neural Network (CNN) algorithm. Before entering the classification process, the batik image first undergoes image resizing. After that, proceed with the operation of the convolution, pooling, and fully connected layers. The sample image of Lombok songket motifs and Sasambo batik consists of 20 songket fabric data with the same motif and color and 14 songket data with the same motif but different colors. In addition, there are 10 data points on songket fabrics with other motifs and colors. In addition, there are 5 data points on Sasambo batik fabrics with the same motif and color and 5 data points on Sasambo batik fabrics with the same motif but different colors. The training data rotates the image by 150as many as 20 photos. Testing with motifs with the same color shows that the system's success rate is 83.85%. The highest average recognition for Sasambo batik cloth is in testing motifs with the same color for data in the database at 93.66%. The CNN modeling classification results indicate that the Sasambo batik cloth can be a reference for developing songket categorization using a website platform or the Android system.

Klasifikasi Batik Pekalongan Berdasarkan Citra dengan Metode GLCM dan JST Backpropagation

Batik is an Indonesian cultural heritage that is internationally recognized by UNESCO. However, knowledge about the types of batik, especially traditional Pekalongan batik, is increasingly forgotten due to globalization. This research aims to create a Pekalongan traditional batik image classification system through Gray Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) feature extraction and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) classification method. This system aims to make it easier for people to identify Pekalongan batik motifs without requiring special skills. The results showed that the GLCM and JST methods can be used to classify Pekalongan batik can predict correctly. The use of JST Backpropagation architecture with 3 hidden layers resulted in train data accuracy of 46.6% and test data accuracy of 55.5%. This system is expected to help preserve the cultural heritage of batik and increase public understanding of Pekalongan batik motifs.

Waste Identification in The Traditional Batik Industry With A Cleaner Production Approach

Waste Identification in The Traditional Batik Industry With A Cleaner Production Approach

PRIORITY STRATEGIES TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BATIK IN TRUSMI VILLAGE

Trusmi village is very famous for batik production, which is manufactured by industrial and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at various scales. Batik artisans in Trusmi still practice traditional batik technique, which have been passed down from generation to generation for decades. Materials such as mori cloth, wax, and textile dyes, are readily available and sold in Trusmi village. Environmental and health impacts can arise from the production process of stamped and printed batik fabric, which involves the use of many chemicals and exposure to heat in the working environment. The use of chemical dyes in the fabric dyeing process, where craftsmen manually perform the coloring, does not adhere to safety and health. Furthermore, the remaining dye waste is disposed of into the environment without undergoing proper processing. The research aims to address the issue of batik production process waste in Trusmi village, Cirebon, West Java Province, using the root cause analysis (RCA) method. The article presents a root cause analysis of environmental impacts using RCA and provides advice on minimizing environmental effects at the most optimal cost. Based on the result of the research using the RCA method, the most critical strategy identified for achieving environmentally friendly batik production, as determined by the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytical Network Process (ANP) analysis is to increase the awareness of batik producers.

A Comparison of the Motifs on Kuala Terengganu Block Batik Sarong

This investigation delves into the art of traditional batik sarongs through the batik block method, with a specific focus on Mokhtar and Ibrahim batik from Kuala Terengganu, emphasising the structural elements of ornamental patterns. Concentrating on Kuala Terengganu, a comparative analysis is necessary to determine the similarities and distinctions in thematic content. While commonalities exist, deliberate processing variations augment and diversify existing embellishments, fostering the evolution of this traditional art form. Therefore, this study adds a lot to our understanding of the complex methods and nuanced approaches used to make batik sarongs, showing how this culturally important tradition is always changing.

Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Ecoprint Berbasis Smart Steamer Machine Guna Meningkatkan Kualitas Produk dan Efisiensi

Ecoprint, a fabric printing and dyeing technique utilizing natural dyes with leaves, is currently experiencing a surge in demand and becoming a trend among fashion entrepreneurs and textile craftsmen. The unique patterns created from leaves distinguish ecoprint from traditional batik designs in the market, making it highly appealing. Apietz Craft, a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), was established at the beginning of 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mostly operated by residents of Jl. Hasyim Ashari II, Sepanjang Village, Gondanglegi District, Malang Regency, the business faced challenges during the ecoprint fabric steaming process. The issues stemmed from the small size of the steaming pot and the lack of temperature control, leading to a decline in fabric quality. These obstacles hindered the ecoprint production process, resulting in suboptimal outcomes. In response to these challenges, this PKM program proposes a solution by introducing a technology transfer initiative. A smart steamer machine will be implemented, designed to accommodate a larger capacity and capable of monitoring temperature within the machine. This advancement aims to enhance production quality and improve production efficiency. The initiative is expected to address the current issues faced by our partner, enabling them to achieve optimal ecoprint fabric production.
 Keywords: Smart Steamer Machine, Ecoprint, Development Entrepreneurship

The Effect of Ergonomic Batik Chairs on Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Traditional Batik Makers

In the traditional batik industry, batik makers typically use a small chair known as a "dingklik," which is not ergonomically designed. This often leads to poor posture and discomfort during work. The objective of this study was to develop a chair specifically tailored to the anthropometric measurements of batik makers, ensuring an ergonomic working position. The benefits of this ergonomic chair were assessed by evaluating musculoskeletal disorder scores. This research is categorized as quasi-experimental and involves 60 participants, comprising 30 individuals in the experimental group (using the newly designed chairs) and 30 in the control group (using traditional chairs). Statistical analyses included Paired Samples T-Test, Independent Samples T-Test, and Analysis of Covariance, with a significance level of (?) = 0.05. There were significant differences in musculoskeletal disorders before and after using the customized chair design (p = 0.000). Confounding variables such as age (p = 0.689), years of service (p = 0.407), and body mass index (p = 0.187) did not significantly impact the observed differences in musculoskeletal disorders. In conclusion, ergonomic chairs prove beneficial in reducing musculoskeletal disorders among traditional batik industry workers.

Factors influencing the sustainable development of Chinese traditional batik for integration

Factors influencing the sustainable development of Chinese traditional batik for integration

The transformation of Tuban Batik colors: perception and value in modern society

This article discusses the philosophical meanings represented by the dominant color in the background of traditional batik cloth in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia. These meanings have provided values and appreciation for the people of Tuban throughout their lives, reflecting a way of life connected to the concept of cosmology from birth to death. However, the current wave of development trends and modernity has impacted how the people of Tuban attribute value and adhere to these philosophical meanings within batik. This research employs an ethnographic approach involving direct data collection at the research location. We immersed ourselves in the local community, engaging in random interactions to gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, to uncover hidden philosophical values, data was collected through oral traditions involving one community leader, two entrepreneurs, and batik craftsmen knowledgeable about these values due to hereditary teachings. Subsequently, the data was analyzed using a phenomenological approach to elucidate the relationship between the philosophical meanings inherent in the traditional Tuban batik color and the daily behavioral patterns of the current population. This exploration illustrates the enduring significance of these philosophical meanings to the Tuban people. These meanings serve as a foundation for contemplating actions that preserve the tradition's continuity in the face of evolving innovations. It is imperative to assess how these values within the tradition are treated—whether maintenance, development, or elimination is appropriate—based on contemporary conditions.

The 'Taman Telaga Teratai' Batik Motif as a Traditional Aesthetic Visual Communication Media in the Cirebon Palace: Levi-Strauss Approach

The aim of this research is to obtain a relationship between the aesthetic visual communication media and the functional relationship between phenomena that is more accurate and definite from the traditional batik motif of Taman Telaga Teratai in the Cirebon Palace. The fact is that the Cirebon Keraton batik and its decorative styles have distinctive differences in the three palaces and one unique Peguron. The diversity of these ornamental styles is characteristic and unique within the Kasepuhan Palace, Kanoman Palace, Kacirebonan Palace, and Peguron Kaprabonan. The method used is a qualitative approach, combined with an analytical descriptive method in the form of observations and interviews with cultural stakeholders of the Cirebon palace. This research resulted in the finding that Cirebon batik artisans have the courage and flexibility in realizing self-expression and the consistency of producing traditional batik by giving symbolic meaning, as well as adding to the depth of philosophical meaning in the Cirebon royal batik genre. The conclusion of this study is that attractive and patterned aesthetic visual communication in the Cirebon traditional batik artisan community can contribute to the emergence of new traditional batik motifs with the Cirebon palace batik genre which contain symbolic and philosophical values ​​of the Cirebon Palace cultural tradition.

Analisis Faktor Ergonomi pada UMKM Batik Tradisional Kediri

UMKM Traditional Batik located in Kediri is a batik woven craft area that has been established since the 1950s which processes raw products in the form of threads into semi-finished products in the form of cloth and finished products such as sarongs, batik clothes. The batik production process itself still uses simple tools and the process is done manually without tools and the technology used is a hereditary heritage. The risk of ergonomic hazards in traditional batik has several working postures when carrying out the process of making traditional batik such as standing, sitting or squatting. For this reason, this study aims to assess ergonomic factors in traditional batik workers at Traditional Batik SMEs. The method used in this research is using SNI 9011:2021. The sample of this research is traditional batik craftsmen in Kediri, totaling 10 respondents. Based on the results of observations on traditional Batik in Kediri using SNI 9011: 2021, the results showed that the working posture of traditional batik workers was classified as in the medium category. Complaints experienced by batik workers in traditional Batik found that most experienced complaints on the shoulders and back. Traditional Batik owners should make improvements to the ergonomic seating of traditional batik workers according to the body posture of the workers, doing regular stretching.

RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PEMBELAJARAN BATIK DI INDONESIA BERBASIS ANDROID JELLY BEAN

Traditional batik that has developed over the past centuries has produced various types and patterns of traditional batik that are typical in every region in Indonesia. Indonesian Batik is very popular in various countries. Batik as the cultural heritage of these ancestors needs to be preserved so that it does not become extinct along with the times. This study aims to create a learning application to introduce batik originating from Indonesia. Applications are built using Android Studio software and packed with an attractive interface, making it easier for users to run applications and understand information.