TRANSLATING BATIK PERANAKAN MOTIFS INTO JEWELRY DESIGN WITH CULTURAL LAYER MODEL

Abstract

Indonesia's diverse culture has resulted in a rich array of arts and crafts, one of which is Batik Peranakan - a fusion of Chinese, Malay, and European culture. This cultural heritage provides rich inspiration for designers seeking to combine traditional culture with contemporary design characteristics. To translate local culture into design, the study uses the cultural layer model, which maps culture based on its tangibility, including its material, behaviour, and inner culture. This study focuses on the Batik Peranakan culture, mapping it into cultural layers and translating each layer as inspiration in designing jewellery. Jewellery is chosen as a study case because it is an object that can be highly valued through its design. The research aims to explore the cultural significance of Batik Peranakan motifs in fine jewellery design, using the cultural layer model as a framework. The study produces a jewellery design and a design framework for translating local culture into design objects with the cultural layer model, named Layers of Culture Design Framework (LCDF). This research contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage through design and provides a framework for designers to interpret and translate local culture into design objects. This research finding emphasizes the importance of thoroughly identifying cultural layers and design elements associated with specific artifacts, incorporating visceral and functional considerations, engaging in design explorations, and prototyping designs that reflect the artifacts' cultural significance, aesthetic appeal, and functionality.

Keywords: Batik Peranakan Culture, Jewellery Design, Cultural Layer Model