Utilizing Sustainable Pineapple Fibre in Artisanal Batik Craftsmanship: A local hand-drawn technique

Mohamad Fareez Azuan Abdullah; Hazizul Abd Aziz

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI25.6464

Authors

Mohamad Fareez Azuan Abdullah Universiti Kuala Lumpur MIDI, Cheras,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hazizul Abd Aziz Universiti Kuala Lumpur MIDI, Cheras,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI25.6464

Keywords:

Sustainability, Pineapple Fabric, Drawn Batik

Abstract

This research investigates the sustainability of pineapple fibre, a natural textile material utilized to produce hand-drawn batik products in Malaysia. Since the 1930s, Malaysia has been using pineapple leaf fibre for textiles. The study employs a Utilizing Sustainable Pineapple Fibre in Artisanal Batik Craftsmanship: A Local hand-drawn Technique triangulation method involving interviews, experimentation, and observation. A key objective is to assess the sustainability of pineapple fiber in the Malaysian hand-drawn batik industry. Notably, this research promotes awareness and adoption among Malay batik producers regarding integrating hand-drawn batik onto pineapple fabric, offering a novel approach to sustainable textile production.

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