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This research aims to understand how the sunflower, a foreign botanical element, is integrated into Malay batik traditions in Kelantan and Terengganu.

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Sunflower in the Malay Cosmos: Regional Aesthetics and Cultural Adaptation in Kelantan and Terengganu Batik Blocks

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This research aims to understand how the sunflower, a foreign botanical element, is integrated into Malay batik traditions in Kelantan and Terengganu.
Collective case study of Kelantan and Terengganu
Data gathered from interviews, visual and thematic analyses, and institutional sources
Analysis guided by Zakaria Ali’s six Malay aesthetic principles.
Both regions utilize a shared symbolic language of vitality and harmony.
Terengganu's batik emphasizes structure and formality, while Kelantan favors rhythm and chromatic fluidity.
The adaptation highlights how artisans transform global motifs into local cultural expressions.

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Case study explores cultural adaptation of sunflower motifs in Malay batik, revealing regional aesthetic differences.

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Dombrus et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a377fb224f042ddf4c5a05f https://doi.org/10.1080/14759756.2026.2666595

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Sunflower in the Malay Cosmos: Regional Aesthetics and Cultural Adaptation in Kelantan and Terengganu Batik Blocks

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