Reproduction of batik pattern using reverse engineering for heritage preservation

Mohamad Zahir, Wafa Izzati (2023) Reproduction of batik pattern using reverse engineering for heritage preservation. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Every country has its own handicrafts. In Malaysia, it is famous for its batik designs that get attention and are greatly appreciated by every Malaysian. The main source of batik is located in Java, Indonesia. The term batik is believed to be derived from the Javanese word "ambatik" or "tritik". The ending "tik" in each word translates to creating small dots. In Malaysia, the origin of batik is not clearly known but some researchers believe that batik came through trade relations between the Malay Kingdom in Jambi (Sumatra) and the coastal city of Java. The business of making batik was first introduced in Kelantan in the 20th century which is in 1911. Malaysian batik has four types namely rainbow batik, block batik, screen batik and canting batik. The problem faced by batik artisan is the production of batik patterns is still drawn manually by hand. For block batik, the batik pattern still uses paper that is easily lost before transferring the pattern to the block using copper sheets. Batik designs that are made cannot be stored properly and do not last long. Besides, the use of expensive materials apart from the manufacturing process takes a long time to complete one design of batik mold. Therefore, this paper aims to design a batik mold for the stamping process using Adobe Illustrator software and tracing tools. Secondly, fabricate batik mold using a laser cutting machine. Lastly, to test and validate the stamping quality on fabric using the fabricated molds. The method used in this project study is the use of Adobe Illustrator software that was learned to draw and create designs and to use tracing image tools to reproduce patterns from existing molds. By applying reverse engineering techniques, reproduction of batik designs using existing molds can be produced with the used of laser cutting machine. Two types of materials are used in reproducing this fabricated batik molds. To test the effectiveness of the fabricated molds produced, self-test by using applicable materials and test by experts with help of a batik artisan from Warisan Maju Timur Batik in Terengganu were done. As a result, both types of material can be used to reproduce batik molds using laser cutting techniques and successfully remade. however, improvements still need to be made to improve the quality based on the study from experts. The contribution from this project is can help maintain and save the batik design that has been designed so that it does not disappear, help pleasant the batik design designer to re-edit the design that has been drawn and could helps to reduce human effort to produce batik mold which takes a long time to complete.

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