Runtas: Journal of Arts and Culture
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)

TRANSFORMING KINATAH NAGASASRA AS A BATIK MOTIFS FOR CASUAL CLOTHES

mellynada putri, casi (Unknown)
saputra, andi taslim (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Mar 2023

Abstract

This work creation was inspired by the shape of Kinatah Nagasasra, a name of dhapur (physical form) of a Kris. Such a dapur is characterized by the presence of decoration in the form of dragon as a Kinatah on the surface of the Kris blade. The characteristics of Nagasasra are having a kinatah in the form of crowned dragon, having a thousand scales on its body, and having a jamang (head ornament worn on the forehead). This Kris blade has visual meaning in the form of symbols representing characteristics of a leader. This study aims at exploring and stylizing the shape of Kinatah Nagasasra and using it in creating handmade batik on the casual wear. The creation of this work employed the   art creation method by collecting data from literature as well as previous designs and embodiments.  Handmade batiks technique was used in the creation process by using   primissima cotton fabric and remasol (coloring matter) as raw materials. Handmade batik technique that is used is dipping technique. The color chosen is the color preferred by consumers aged 18-35 years.  The resulting work consists of four dresses and is entitled UPANGGA RADMILA. Each of dress has also its own title, namely PANDITA, PARAHITA, PRABALA, PRASANTI. The designers hope that this work can help to socialize good characteristics of leader through symbols in it.  The characteristics consists of prioritizing the welfare of members, the awareness that power is a trust, being able to protect and prosper members, and being a role model to the members.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Runtas

Publisher

Subject

Arts

Description

Runtas: Journal of Fine and Performing Arts draws its contributions from academics and practitioner-researchers at the interface of new visual and performing arts. It acts as a forum for critical scholarship, innovative practice, and creative pedagogy, addressing themes that may be domain-specific ...