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Symbolic Values and Meanings in Lasem Batik Motives

Catharsis · Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023) · pp. 45–53

DOI
10.15294/catharsis.v12i1.72421
ISSN
2502-4531, 2252-6900
Published
2023-05-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Every batik motive has an interesting philosophy, as well as the Lasem batik motive. The Lasem batik motive also contains an interesting philosophy. This study aims to analyze the value and symbolic meaning contained in Lasem batik motives. This study uses a qualitative method by describing the object under study and using a semiotic approach. The dominant motives of Lasem written batik are Hong Bird, Gunung Ringgit, Dragon, Seruni, Latohan, Kricakan, Brayo, Gurdha and Lokcan motives. The Hong Bird motive means noble beauty and intelligence and has the value of effort and hard work. The Gunung Ringgit motive means abundant fortune and has the value of effort and hard work. The Dragon motive means strength and beautiful hope and has a strength value. The Seruni motive means well-being in old age, happiness and longevity, and has a value of beauty and harmony. The Latohan motive is a symbolic form of the latohan plant and has a natural wealth value. The Kricakan motive is a symbolic form of the construction of the Anyer-Panarukan road and has the value of hard work. The Brayo motive is a symbolic form of the Brayo plant and has natural wealth values. The Gurdha motive means valor, protection and fortitude and has heroic value. The Lokcan motive means love for fellow human beings and has a value of love.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • State University of Jakarta
  • University of Malaya
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Universitas Gajayana Malang
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Syakir SyakirAffiliation unknown7
Wandah WibawantoAffiliation unknown5
Agus CahyonoAffiliation unknown4
Kemal Budi MulyonoAffiliation unknown2
Supatmo SupatmoAffiliation unknown2
Muh Fakhrihun NaamAffiliation unknown2
Achmad ZairinAffiliation unknown2
Retnoningrum HidayahAffiliation unknown2
Arif FiyantoAffiliation unknown2
Triyanto TriyantoAffiliation unknown2
Slamet HaryonoAffiliation unknown2
Widodo WidodoState University of Jakarta2
Fonny Dameaty HutagalungUniversity of Malaya1
Ani RusilowatiState University of Semarang1
I. HidayahState University of Semarang1
Zaenal AbidinState University of Semarang1
T. SofchahState University of Semarang1
Sindy AriyantiAffiliation unknown1
Arif WidiyatmokoState University of Semarang1
Arka YanitamaState University of Semarang1
Melissa Salma DarmawanState University of Semarang1
Dwi Wahyuni KurniawatiAffiliation unknown1
Winatra WicaksanaAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad ArifUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Gunadi GunadiUniversitas Gajayana Malang1
Ahmad MuttaqinAffiliation unknown1
Ichsan Ardy PratamaAffiliation unknown1
Haidir Al BahtiarAffiliation unknown1
Danie Febry ArieffianAffiliation unknown1
Fitri Indah SusantiAffiliation unknown1
Ratih Ayu PratiwinindyaAffiliation unknown1
Tjatur RebowoAffiliation unknown1
Hafid HafidAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad ZulmiAffiliation unknown1
Lintang Rana NeivaAffiliation unknown1
Musabbihin Urfan RafifAffiliation unknown1
Reza KhatamiAffiliation unknown1

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