Aryani, Dewi Isma and Pandanwangi, Ariesa and Effendi, Ismet Zainal
(2020)
Multiculturalism of Mythological Images in Batik
Motifs (Case Study: Paksi Naga Liman and Warak Ngendog).
In: 2nd Annual Conference on Blended Learning, Educational Technology and Innovation (ACBLETI 2020).
Abstract
Cirebon is a city on the north coast of Java which had one of the largest ports in the archipelago in the 1300s. This
affected the number of immigrants, from traders, merchants, and so on, which led to acculturation of culture, beliefs,
and descent in Cirebon City. One form of cultural acculturation is found in the Keraton Kanoman in Cirebon in the
form of a symbol of Paksi Naga Liman. Like another city on the north coast of Java, Semarang, which is also rich in
cultural acculturation is reflected in the mascot form of a mythological creature, Warak Ngendog. From the two forms
of mythological creatures, there are similarities in the form of the concepts of hybridity and multiculturalism. Paksi
Naga Liman and Warak Ngendog as symbols of cultural acculturation are also found in the decorative motifs of
Cirebon batik and Semarang batik. The depiction of the form of the two mythological animals is based on aesthetic
aspects and elements of the spirituality of the community's life. This research uses qualitative methods through
historical literature studies and folklore studies. This research aims to examine and compare the aesthetic and design
elements in the form of ornaments, colors, and the philosophical background of the creation of the Paksi Naga Liman
and Warak Ngendog motifs as mythological creatures. The results of this research will then be used as a guideline for
the creation and development of decorative styles in batik motifs that represent fictional four-legged mythological
creatures that are enigmatic, unique, aesthetic, and expressive because there are acculturation of Javanese, Arabic,
Hinduism, and Chinese cultures as a reflection of messages of spirituality and values harmony of multicultural
society.
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