Intangible Culture Heritage: Batik Bojonegoro

Abstract

Every region has its own unique batik. In this study the researcher discussed the Bojonegoro batik motifs. The research is entitled intangible cultural heritage of Batik Bojonegoro. The researcher conducted this research because there are still many Bojonegoro people or other regions who do not know the meaning of the Bojonegoro batik motifs. The purpose of this study was to find out the culture of Bojonegoro and the meaning reflected in every batik. This research has three research questions. First, how is Bojonegoro culture reflected in the batik? Second, what are the meanings of Bojonegoro batik motifs? The method used is descriptive qualitative. The data used are four different batik motifs. The motifs are Daun Jati batik, Khayangan Api batik, Wonocolo batik, and Thengul Batik. Data collection was carried out at a batik-making center called Poetra Dolokgede batik, Tambakrejo, Bojonegoro. The theory used in analysis is Pierce's semiotic theory. Then the researcher conducted interviews with batik owners, dalang, and Bojonegoro culturist. After obtaining the data, the researcher conducted a search for the data that had been obtained using Miles and Huberman's theory. Furthermore, the data will be analyzed to answer two research questions based on semiotic Pierce theory. Data analysis is presented in the form of tables and descriptions. The results of Daun Jati batik, Khayangan Api batik, Wonocolo batik, and Thengul Batik are regional icons of Bojonegoro. So, the culture of Bojonegoro and meaning are reflected in every batik motif.