THE SYMBOLIC MEANING OF BATIK SAWAT PENGANTIN CIREBON BY H. MASINA

Abstract

Cirebon is one of the regions in West Java which persistently maintains its batik tradition. One of the remarkable batik in Cirebon is batik Sawat Pengantin, a batik collection by H. Masina, a batik maker who lives in Trusmi Cirebon. There is no similar approach on scientific research on ornaments on the collection of batik Sawat Pengantin Cirebon by H. Masina. A systematic mapping should thus be made to investigate the aesthetic elements of the batik collection, including its shape, color, composition, and ornament naming. Besides, research on those elements should also be conducted to analyze the symbolic relationship between the collection of batik Sawat Pengantin by H. Masina and the Cirebon cultures. This research uses the descriptive-qualitative method with an aesthetic and cultural approach. Techniques used in data collection are observation, interview, library study, and documentation. This research is emphasizing two prominent aspects of batik Sawat Pengantin i.e. visual aesthetics and culture. The research outcome is a descriptive text elaborating on the symbolic meaning of ornaments on the collection of batik Sawat Pengantin by H. Masina.