DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK TO ASSESS THE AUTHENTICITY OF MALAY TRADITIONAL BATIK AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v7i3.1105Keywords:
authenticity, cultural heritage, framework, innovation, preservationAbstract
This concept paper aims to develop a cohesive framework with operational indicators for assessing the authenticity of Malay traditional batik and its preservation as cultural heritage. The framework is structured across four interrelated dimensions: design, technique, provenance, and narrative context. Each dimension will be examined to ensure that authenticity reflects not only aesthetic and technical qualities but also the cultural lineage and symbolic meanings embedded in batik creation. Innovation and technological integration are recognized as influencing factors that both enhance and challenge the authenticity of traditional craftsmanship. Data will be collected through literature mapping, field interviews, and artefact analyses to generate indicators that capture both tangible and intangible elements of authenticity. The expected outcomes indicate that authenticity in Malay batik is a dynamic construct sustained through cultural continuity and adaptive creativity. The developed framework will offer measurable indicators for policymakers, artisans, and cultural institutions to safeguard authenticity amid globalization and industrial imitation. Technological adoption, when aligned with traditional ethics, will support sustainable preservation. The study contributes to cultural heritage research by providing a replicable model for evaluating authenticity, ensuring that Malay traditional batik remains an enduring representation of national identity within evolving contemporary contexts.
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