INTRODUCTION
Batik is an ideal industry for centuries. Batik has been known since the 15th century AD and has always been made the traditionally. In the olden days, people used natural plants such as potatoes as a fol for stampng but now, the making of batik cloth has been modernized due to time and trend of the consumers. Batik has been introduced to Malaysia since 1910. However, it was originally from Indonesia as result of the tick which is desired from the Javanese word 'tick' which means dripping or dots. Where as Ambatik means drawing, writing, painting or dripping. So ‘Batik’ is an original word from Indonesia.
OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
Here are the main objectives of the study of this manufacturing:
1. To find out the history of batik making.
1. To find out the history of batik making.
2.To find out how the production of traditional and modern batik.
3.To explore the batik industry in Malaysia and Indonesia.
It is hoped the findings will be beneficial to the parties involved directly and indirectly.
It is hoped the findings will be beneficial to the parties involved directly and indirectly.
MOTIVE
Motive are decorative patterns used in the process of batik painting or adopt. Batik motive forms produced two main from exampe Motive Organic and Motive Geometric. Motive Organic is based on natural, plants, flowers and animals. Apart from that, there is also another motive, namely:
Ø Motive Bunga Buluh
Ø Motive Bunga Kerak Nasi
Ø Motive Bunga Kotak Brecampur
Ø Motive Bunga Orkid
Ø Motive Bunga Raya
Ø Motive Daun Sireh
Ø Motive Geometrik
Ø Motive Pucuk Rebung
Ø Motive Rama-rama
Ø Motive Siput
Ø Motive Ayam
HOW PRODUCED BATIK
Batik is produced in two ways, namely:
1. Through a specific pattern on a and stamped on a cloth which is also known as printed batik or batik print
1. Through a specific pattern on a and stamped on a cloth which is also known as printed batik or batik print
2. this method is unique for each material however the process takes a longer time and it s expensivel sold. Before it was used as a traditional dress but now affer the revolution, batik has become an important element in after the fashion industry.
THE IMPORTANT OF BATIK INDUSTRY
1. Sources of income of a country.
-sketch of a beautiful batik can be commercialized and increast the income of a country the roght taxion.
-sketch of a beautiful batik can be commercialized and increast the income of a country the roght taxion.
2. employment opportunities
-to create jobs in the textile industries and the income earned can improve the living standards of the various sources in the batik industry.
3. Expand research and development
-studies have been made to diversify the batik products as well as producingquality new designs. Developing a natural talent as well as creating formalinstitutions offering batik art skills
4. Preserve the heritage crafts of Malaysia and Indonesia
batik-processing skills necessary in introducing to the younger generation. the theme of batik design based on local cultre should be maintaned.
5.introduce a nation identity
represents a country-oriented images of nature such as bamboo shoots orientedmotifs of traditional diversifiying and in accordance with the requirements of local and overseas markets.
-to create jobs in the textile industries and the income earned can improve the living standards of the various sources in the batik industry.
3. Expand research and development
-studies have been made to diversify the batik products as well as producingquality new designs. Developing a natural talent as well as creating formalinstitutions offering batik art skills
4. Preserve the heritage crafts of Malaysia and Indonesia
batik-processing skills necessary in introducing to the younger generation. the theme of batik design based on local cultre should be maintaned.
5.introduce a nation identity
represents a country-oriented images of nature such as bamboo shoots orientedmotifs of traditional diversifiying and in accordance with the requirements of local and overseas markets.
CHALLENGES
1. competition
Neighboring countries, Malaysia and Indonesia, such as Thailand, the Philippines also produces batik. Existence of market competition and the use of textiles.
2. lack of capital
-Difficult to obtain loans from financial institutions because they are consideredrisky investment products, less profitable and slow returns.
3. The attitude of some users
-Batik is no lnger the main choice because it is considers of poor quality of local products in favor of other branded products.
4. Labour
-Unskilled labour force, consisting of family members. Skilled elderly folks are diminishing whereas the young heirs were not interested.. Labour is hard to find because most of them receive low wages
Neighboring countries, Malaysia and Indonesia, such as Thailand, the Philippines also produces batik. Existence of market competition and the use of textiles.
2. lack of capital
-Difficult to obtain loans from financial institutions because they are consideredrisky investment products, less profitable and slow returns.
3. The attitude of some users
-Batik is no lnger the main choice because it is considers of poor quality of local products in favor of other branded products.
4. Labour
-Unskilled labour force, consisting of family members. Skilled elderly folks are diminishing whereas the young heirs were not interested.. Labour is hard to find because most of them receive low wages
5.Technology
-Batik industries use less advanced technology. Still using traditional and causing reduced productivity.
-Batik industries use less advanced technology. Still using traditional and causing reduced productivity.
EFFORTS TO ENHANCE BATIK INDUSTRY
1. All parties in Malaysia and Indonesia who are involved have to work hard to promote so batik that these products have a place in the society.
2. Workforce skills training should be implemented with the aim of producingskilled manpower in the textile industries.
3. Provide a modern and sophisticated technology such as the use ofcomputer-assisted machine to make batik more attractive and quality.
4. The operators of local batik in Malaysia or Indonesia also needs to be more creative in producing better quality batik and able to compete with other countries.
REFERENCE
Seni Tenunan Tekstil, Penerbitan PCT.SDN.BHD.
Susie O' Reilly, Penerti Fajar Bakti SDN.BHD.
Seni Visual, Penerbit Oxfor Fajar SDN. BHD.
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