Opak Abang dance is the identity art of the Kendal Regency community, as a local culture that has historical importance. The form of Opak Abang dance costume design includes, headband, long shirt, kolor pants, songket cloth, white socks, sampur, belt / slepe, ear fan, sash, sunglasses. The research focused on “analyzing opak abang dance as a symbol of the identity of kendal district through costume design with objective aesthetics” using a qualitative approach. Data analysis techniques used in this research are data reduction analysis, narrative analysis, and content analysis. Data collection in this study through observation, interviews, documentation and audio-visual materials. The results showed that the design in Opak Abang dance as a Symbol of Identity of Kendal Regency has meaning and is formed from different elements through the balance of design components, thus creating an aesthetic and attractive visual unity with a combination of harmonious patterns, terns, color contrast and texture. The results of costume design research in Opak Abang Dance which is a typical art of Kendal Regency have meaning and are formed from different elements through the balance of component design, which makes an aesthetic and attractive visual unity with a harmonious blend. Innovation in the process of making costumes for Opak Abang Dance Kendal Regency has a relatively simple and unique form. The design is formed as an illustration of the story of heroism and the spread of Islam in Kendal Regency .
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