Ultimart: Jurnal Komunikasi Visual
Vol 18 No 2 (2025): Ultimart: Jurnal Komunikasi Visual

Preserving Identity, Embracing Change: The Survival of Pekalongan Peranakan Batik

Purnomo, Setianingsih (Unknown)
Annita, Annita (Unknown)
Depita, Natalia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2025

Abstract

Indonesia is famous for its cultural heritage. One of the acknowledged heritages is Pekalongan Peranakan batik, a delicate and beautiful craftmanship influenced by Asia, Arab, and Europe. The Peranakan batik combines Javanese batik-making artistry with the Chinese design planning and trading strategies. This article investigates the survival of Pekalongan Peranakan batik as an endangered culture and how the artisan batik adapts with the modern era.  The method used in this study is literature review, interview with the owner of the last producer of Pekalongan Peranakan batik and descriptive–qualitative analysis. The findings reveal that although UNESCO’s recognition of batik as intangible heritage, and Peranakan batik holds centuries-old heritage of cross-cultural exchange, this art form now risks extinction. This paper examines its historical development and contemporary challenges, arguing that revitalization through innovation is essential for its survival. Besides that, this research contributes to archiving the process and the portrait of artisan batik Liem Ping Wie in Kedungwuni, Pekalongan.   Keywords: Chinese Javanese Peranakan Batik; cultural heritage; revitalization.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

FSD

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Theories, methods, and implementations of new media technology. Topics include, but not limited to: 1. Digital technology for a creative industry 2. Development of Art and Design in Industry 3. Innovation and Creative Visual Experiment for Art and Design 4. Fine arts and performing ...