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MALAYSIAN BATIK (Batik Malaysia)
The origin of batik production in Malaysia it is known trade relations between the Malay Peninsula and Javanese coastal cities have thrived since the 13th century, the northern coastal batik producing areas of Java (Cirebon, Lasem, Tuban, and Madura) has influenced the batik craft in Malay Peninsula.
The method of batik making in Malaysia is slightly different from Javanese batik, the pattern being larger and simpler with only occasional use of the canting to create intricate patterns, while batik-making process in Malaysia relies heavily on brush painting to apply colours to fabrics. The colours also tend to be lighter and more vibrant than deep coloured Javanese batik. The most popular motifs are leaves and flowers. Batik in Malaysia often displays plants and flowers to avoid the interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in accordance with local Islamic doctrine.[1] However, the butterfly theme is a common exception.
- Culture
Batik was mentioned in the 17th century Malay Annals. The legend goes when Laksamana Hang Nadim was ordered by Sultan Mahmud to sail to India to get 140 pieces of serasah cloth (batik) with 40 types of flowers depicted on each. Unable to find any that fulfilled the requirements explained to him, he made up his own. On his return unfortunately, his ship sank and he only managed to bring four pieces, earning displeasure from the Sultan.[2][3]
For men, batik can be worn at dinner functions. Women wear the fabric as part of formal dress, combining batik with modern fashion. The Malaysian government encourages civil servants to wear batik during the 1st and 15th day of the month. In Malaysia, teachers are encouraged to wear batik shirts to school on Thursdays; usually the school will have a particular patterned fabric which will be provided to every teacher to take to the tailor, so that their clothing matches.
- Events
- Kuala Lumpur International Batik (KLIB) Convention and Exhibition is a biennial event under the Malaysia Batik - Crafted For the World movement, it brings in speakers from various countries including Singapore, Indonesia, India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan and Japan, and holds a three-day batik exhibition.[4]
- The Piala Seri Endon Batik designing competition.[4]
- ^ "Figural Representation in Islamic Art". metmuseum.org.
- ^ Dewan sastra. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 2001.
- ^ Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society: 1952. The Branch. 1953.
- ^ a b Kurniasari, Triwik (January 24, 2010). "Batik around the world". The Jakarta Post. Dicapai pada January 25, 2010.