BATIK PAHAKH: THE TRANSFORMATION OF TRADISIONAL TOOL IN THE NGEJALANG CEREMONY INTO BATIK PATTERN

Abstract

This research is the writer’s expression of the preservation of pahakh, a tool in the Ngejalang ceremony performed by the society on the West Coast of Lampung. It aims to produce batik patterns inspired by pahakh used in the Ngejalang ceremony. The research used the method of data sources and three-stage artwork creation, namely exploration, design, and embodiment. The form of pahakh had gone through stylization techniques to produce alternative designs to batik patterns. This research had reported the production of three hand-drawn batik designs: pahakh kunyikh, pahakh bikhu, and pahakh ujaou. Hopefully, this study can give insights to people about pahakh with its meaning and philosophy. Thus, it raises their awareness about the preservation of this legacy. This creation also enriches the repertoire of Indonesian batik culture diversity. Keywords: Hand-drawn batik, Pahakh, Lampung, Artwork creation.