Batik Merbok

The majority of Sanskrit writ- As Kedah State (where Merbok
ing was found on tablets, and district is located) is known
engraved or carved inscrip- widely as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Ma-
tions. As a non-representation- laysia, the paddy motive has
al decorative element, the been chosen as one of the mo-
existence of its art is undenia- tives of Batik Merbok. The
ble due to its fineness and the arrangements and movements
appreciation of its meaning. of rice grains have become a
From the aspect of art, San- series of alluring designs. The
skrit writing has attractive line colors green and yellow of the
patterns that evoke primitive paddy symbolize fertility and
characteristics. The transfor- luxury. Hence the paddy motive
mation becomes more pro- was selected because as a
nounced when it is matched whole, it represents the abun-
with the combination of color dance of livelihood and pros-
contrast to maximize the perity.
impact of blending writing
with an its art form.

Model : Samirah Bt Abdullah Muhammad

Masyhur Al-haddad

Photographer : Syafiq Abdul Samat

Stylist : Normaziana Hassan & Shuhaila Md Shahid

Designer : Suzani Azmin

Printed by : Perpustakaan Sultan Badlishah (PSB)

UiTM Cawangan Kedah

In general, historical materials Burung Merbok was chosen as
can be classified into two cate- it is seen as type of bird that
gories, physical and aesthetic, has its own special characteris-
As part of the remains of these tic. This bird has small grey-
ancient buildings, bricks (batu ish-blue head and long,
bata) have become the source straight beak with a sharp tip.
of inspiration in the batik The beak is also greyish-blue. It
Merbok motifs. Elements like has excellent eye-sight with
fissures, fractures, or frag- the unique round eyes on the
ments of an ancient object are left and right sides of its head.
able to produce certain attrac- The tail of this bird is brown
tive composition and pattern blended with white under-
besides creating certain neath its sides. The bird has it
“mood” or “atmosphere” own special characteristics but
effects in an invention. These the most cherished feature is
artifacts obviously refer to the the bird’s call. The distinctive
history of the flourish of the features of the bird have result-
state of Kedah an also the glory ed in unique design based on
that was once archived in the its body, shape and features.
Bujang Valley historical values.
Based on these, the bakau
Wood carving (Ukiran) is a motive was selected as the
form of hand carpentry art that flora motive of Batik Merbok
has long existed in the Malay which has its own distinct
society. It can be said that beauty and attraction. The
almost every Malay household unique root system of the
has some attractive decorative bakau trees has multiple func-
elements including the Malay tions. The roots that grow from
houses in the Merbok area. branches and stems provide
Characteristic of plants, geom- support to bakau trees. The
etry and calligraphy are used mangrove forests do not only
extensively as the basic ele- benefit the ecosystem of their
ments in the arts of carving. surrounding but are also excel-
When the form is transferred lent shields for incoming
to a piece of Batik, the element waves. It is therefore a symbol
mentioned become so much of aesthetic and divinity
more profound and accentuat-
ed to the appreciative eyes.

Exclusive

Type of Fabric : Jacquard Silk

Fabric Length : 4 meters

Motives : bricks (batu bata)

Cultural

Type of Fabric : Cotton

Fabric Length : 4 meters

Motives : Combinations of

bricks, zebra dove

and mangrove





Fantasy

Type of Fabric : Jacquard Silk

Fabric Length : 4 meter

Motives : Combinations of

bricks and

wood carving

Elegant

Type of Fabric : Jacquard Silk
Fabric Length : 4 meters
Motive : Mangrove

Sophisticated

Type of Fabric : Crepe de’ Chine

(CDC)

Fabric Length : 4 meter

Motives : Combinations of paddy

and sintok roots (akar sintok)

Magnificent

Type of Fabric : Jacquard Silk

Fabric Length : 4 meter

Motives : Combinations of

mangrove and

zebra dove (burung merbok)

Stylish

Type of Fabric : Jacquard Silk

Fabric Length : 4 meters

Motives : Zebra dove

Mesmerising

Type of Fabric : Crepe de’ Chine

(CDC)

Fabric Length : 4 meters

Motives : Combinations of

wood carving and paddy

Soft &
Delicate

Type of Fabric : Jacquard Silk
Fabric Length : 4 meters
Motive : Mangrove

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Batik Merbok
UiTM Cawangan Kedah,

Kampus Sungai Petani,
08400 Merbok, Kedah.
Tel : 04 - 456 2579 Fax : 04 - 456 2581
Email : [email protected]
H/p : 012 - 663 2345

Batik Merbok
UiTM Cawangan Kedah,

Kampus Sungai Petani,
08400 Merbok, Kedah.
Tel : 04 - 456 2579 Fax : 04 - 456 2581
Email : [email protected]
H/p : 012 - 663 2345