The Mythos of Nyai Roro Kidul and Sea Life as an Inspiration Alternative to Development the Motifs of Java coast of Batik Story Telling

Abstract

: Indonesia territory was once called as Tera Incognito, a dream of adventurer through exotic mystical stories and mysterious beauty. Geographical paradox of land and sea forms character of nation with unique diversity of tribes and culture patterns philosophy of life that unites two realms, only one nation that calls motherland the Earth and Sea (Tanah Air). Uniqueness of Indonesian culture colored by myths and legends in treating paradoxical nature. Imaginative narratives of power dominate land, mountains and oceans, mysthical figures, legends are fascinating mystically mysterious. Concept of two realms, land with dangerous volcanoes and mysterious oceans, is reflected in cultural products. Inhabitants of Java have always active played role influenced history in creation cultural products Indonesian. This paper describes Batik as original technique of Indonesian ancestral heritage style and variety of textiles, 2009 become as world intangible heritage. Research focuses on batik motifs storytelling Javanese coastal. Research method uses experiments and studies to reinterpret Nyai Roro Kidul mythos ruler of southern coastal Java is still trusted today. Aim of innovation batik motifs storytelling as reintroducing coastal mythos Batik which expected as alternative new motives of Javanese coast expected to have high economic value.