The motifs on geometric batik is a combination of geometrical patterns or designs with geometrical characteristics.
Other inspiration: geometric motifs with patterns(the Sun, the Moon and butterfly). Also can be inspired by geometrical shapes, motifs from primitive artifacts, cutout papers, symbolism, natural & man-made form, and even people. Stated by Meilach (1973), motifs on Malaysia batik are arranged in series of interlocking patterns to extend the length of cloth. He also stated that artists can make a good composition with different sizes, combine pattterns, use one within another and make rhythmic patterns of them. |