Cold Night Batik as a Medium for Developing Modest Fashion Design Competence

Abstract

A training course on batik motif creation using the cold wax technique at the Islamic Fashion Institute (IFI) in Bandung aims to address students' limited experience with conventional batik techniques, which are complex and inefficient. Batik, as an Indonesian cultural heritage and a UNESCO heritage since 2009, has important philosophical and socio-cultural values, as well as being a significant element in the development of local-based modest fashion and Islamic law. The training method uses a participatory and practical approach with a Design Thinking framework to provide technical skills and innovative creativity in batik motif making that is fast, environmentally friendly, and 50% more efficient. Results of the community service activities include enhanced participants' competencies in batik techniques, innovative motifs for modest fashion products with aesthetic and functional value, and the potential integration of batik materials into the IFI curriculum. This training contributes to cultural preservation and the development of a sustainable halal creative industry.