Chempaka: A Flora Motif as Design Identity in Batik Chempaka, PPDK Merbok
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.
Keywords: Batik design, Batik industry, Batik motif, Batik identity.
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