Dragon Ornaments in The Contexts of Batik Cloth, and The Cultures of Javanese and Tionghoa in Indonesia

This paper was created to discuss an interesting issue, dragon ornament in batik cloth, the value of its aesthetics, and context Javanese Tionghoa (Chinese) culture Indonesia. attempts answer several questions including what is a ornament, why applied how it aesthetic, relationship between ornaments issue approached using interpretation perspective, both specifically cloth as well broader cultures. The findings show that on classical form dragons Chinese have their respective characteristics. Dragon due visual beauty meaning protector symbol power identical king or emperor. two not only adorn but are also for benefit architecture other art works. Specific indicate more developed than ornaments, especially contemporary fashion. Another finding Parang motif combined with looks aèng strange favoured by public. article suggests producers develop motifs (preservation new functions). For researchers, studying use Western Eastern aesthetic approaches will complement each result comprehensive findings. phenomenon intriguing future research presence online shops offer products variety patterns. It be studied terms design marketing.