Dr. Eko Sugiarto, M.Pd.
Research Areas: Arts and Humanities, Textile, Craft
Key Findings/Conclusion:
UNESCO’s recognition of Indonesian textiles (batik) as a cultural heritage provides wider opportunities for the batik industry. The fact that needs to be known is that batik craftsmen in Indonesia are dominated by women, but research on batik textiles so far have not explored femininity in Indonesian batik motifs. This study aims to analyze the design of feminine-style batik motifs by Indonesian craftswomen. The data on batik motifs was collected in three cities, namely Pekalongan, Semarang and Solo. The visual analysis was prioritized in this research by tracing batik work documents from the aspect of the motif structure, the source of the idea and the value of feminism. The results showed that making batik fabric was dominated by women. Feminism-style batik motifs in Indonesia are dominated by plant objects (particularly flowers). The elements of red, green, light brown and blue are the most widely used than other colors. The femininity of batik motifs is depicted in an organic look that is presented in various curved lines. Femininity in batik motifs is often found, particularly in contemporary batik, which tries to break away from the rigidity of traditional batik.
Link to Download:
http://vat.ft.tul.cz/2021/3/VaT_2021_3_10.pdf
How to Cite:
Sugiarto, E., Triyanto, Febriani, M., Nashiroh, P.K. (2021). Women’s Expression in Contemporary Batik Fabric in Indonesia. Vlakna a Textil, 28(3), 94-99.
