Jlamprang Batik Motive : Representation of the Natural and Cultural Environment of Pekalongan City

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the environment and culture of Pekalongan City through the jlamprang batik motif as one of the icons of Pekalongan batik motif. The problem of this research is related to the causes of the emergence of jlamprang batik motifs in Pekalongan as well as the environment and culture that shape this culture. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method, beginning with a literature study, followed by in-depth interviews with craftsmen, batik makers, and observers of Pekalongan batik, as well as direct observations at the production site. The results showed that Pekalongan is a port city that allows multicultural trade to occur as well as a city that has a batik creative industry. The cultural environment of Pekalongan was shaped by Arab Muslim traders, among others, indicated by the jlamprang motif as a flower-shaped and brightly colored batik motif.