Hare as a Motif of Batik in Mojokerto

Abstract

The paper focus on Hare motif as one of the motif which shows an identity and characteristic of batik in Mojokerto. This study used the action research approach. Visual data of Hare figures found by observation on some reliefs in East Java included Kesiman Tengah temple, Minakjinggo temple, and Bajangratu temple in Mojokerto. Visual data were analyzed and intepretated, and then used it for the base in concept and designing of Hare motif of Mojokerto batik. The result of the research is some of motifs such as Hare Tarung motif, Hare Awang motif, Hare Megan motif, dan Hare Muluk motif. Finally, the motifs can empower the identity and the characteristic of batik in Mojokerto

Keywords: motif, Hare, relief, batik, and Mojokerto.