From the experiments conducted, it was found that the combination of several basic macrame
knots can produce new shape variations. The figure above showed the result of macramé application
in Muslim Fashion products. Starting in the IDENTIFICATION stage, using visual inspiration in the
form of a mood board containing a collection of picture collages consisting of pencil orchids, basic
macrame patterns, and fashion icons related to the product(A). Then, for the TRANSLATION stage
(B), adapting the idea from the mood board and transforming it into a fabric experiment sheet. The
macramé experiment was carried out in two stages, starting from making an exploration using basic
macrame, then doing 3D modules, and making the combined 3D modules’ combined composition.
After getting the fabric composition containing the macramé technique, the IMPLEMENTATION
stage (C) applies it to the Muslim fashion product.
The macramé technique is a structured textile that requires the maker or the designer; therefore,
the determination of Muslim fashion products must be following the experimental stage’s efforts
and the character of the experimental results themselves. Also, based on the observations made,
it was concluded that the type of Muslim fashion products that are suitable for the experiment
results is a party dress. The form of clothing is a dress with a basic A-line shape with a decorative
macramé element as the center of attention. The macrame experiment’s fabric is treated in a similar
way to the lace that generally dangles over the clothing. Then the 3D module, which has the form
of an orchid, was repetitively applied so that a harmonious and orderly composition of decorative
elements was obtained.
Overall, after adding decorative elements, the dress has a Y silhouette where the top looks wider,
and the lower part looks smaller. This is due to the addition of a robe inspired by the shape of orchid
flower petals. On the body part of the dress is presented a tube shape based on a pencil’s shape.
According to the pencil orchid flowers, the color shades used in the dress are mostly white and
purple gradations. The composition of the color between the dress and the macrame’s decorative
elements is used as accents in the outfit. This outfit also has asymmetrical balance in terms of
distance and layout from the left and left sides.
4 CONCLUSION
This research discusses the macrame technique’s advantages to create an alternative decorative
element design for Muslim fashion. Based on the process, it can be concluded that the pattern
structure and aesthetic impression formed from the composition of the experimental results on
the product are proof that gradually through the process of identification, transformation, and
implementation, the design process that occurs will be clear and directed.
Based on observations and experiments that have been carried out in this study, the macrame
technique is included in the slow design technique because it requires good skills to produce
explorative modules and sheets. Therefore, the appropriate types of Muslim fashion products
following this character are the clothes aimed at special events. This is in line with the value of
textile craftsmanship, which wants to expose.
Design concepts can support optimization macramé as a technique to make a decorative element
in Muslim fashion. In this research, the concept is carried out in Indonesia’s local content, namely
the Pencil Orchid flower. This flower is an endemic flora of Indonesia and can function as an
inspiration because a macrame combination knot pattern can form its appearance and physique.
This inspiration is related to the segmentation of Muslim fashion products that are made, namely
women with grace and femininity.
For further studies, some opportunities can be developed. In this study, the macrame technique
was applied as a decorative element in Muslim fashion products, and the portion amount was less
than 50%. In the next study, it can make product development using the macrame technique with
more than 50%. Also, using other concepts besides flowers will be able to produce more varied
designs.
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knots can produce new shape variations. The figure above showed the result of macramé application
in Muslim Fashion products. Starting in the IDENTIFICATION stage, using visual inspiration in the
form of a mood board containing a collection of picture collages consisting of pencil orchids, basic
macrame patterns, and fashion icons related to the product(A). Then, for the TRANSLATION stage
(B), adapting the idea from the mood board and transforming it into a fabric experiment sheet. The
macramé experiment was carried out in two stages, starting from making an exploration using basic
macrame, then doing 3D modules, and making the combined 3D modules’ combined composition.
After getting the fabric composition containing the macramé technique, the IMPLEMENTATION
stage (C) applies it to the Muslim fashion product.
The macramé technique is a structured textile that requires the maker or the designer; therefore,
the determination of Muslim fashion products must be following the experimental stage’s efforts
and the character of the experimental results themselves. Also, based on the observations made,
it was concluded that the type of Muslim fashion products that are suitable for the experiment
results is a party dress. The form of clothing is a dress with a basic A-line shape with a decorative
macramé element as the center of attention. The macrame experiment’s fabric is treated in a similar
way to the lace that generally dangles over the clothing. Then the 3D module, which has the form
of an orchid, was repetitively applied so that a harmonious and orderly composition of decorative
elements was obtained.
Overall, after adding decorative elements, the dress has a Y silhouette where the top looks wider,
and the lower part looks smaller. This is due to the addition of a robe inspired by the shape of orchid
flower petals. On the body part of the dress is presented a tube shape based on a pencil’s shape.
According to the pencil orchid flowers, the color shades used in the dress are mostly white and
purple gradations. The composition of the color between the dress and the macrame’s decorative
elements is used as accents in the outfit. This outfit also has asymmetrical balance in terms of
distance and layout from the left and left sides.
4 CONCLUSION
This research discusses the macrame technique’s advantages to create an alternative decorative
element design for Muslim fashion. Based on the process, it can be concluded that the pattern
structure and aesthetic impression formed from the composition of the experimental results on
the product are proof that gradually through the process of identification, transformation, and
implementation, the design process that occurs will be clear and directed.
Based on observations and experiments that have been carried out in this study, the macrame
technique is included in the slow design technique because it requires good skills to produce
explorative modules and sheets. Therefore, the appropriate types of Muslim fashion products
following this character are the clothes aimed at special events. This is in line with the value of
textile craftsmanship, which wants to expose.
Design concepts can support optimization macramé as a technique to make a decorative element
in Muslim fashion. In this research, the concept is carried out in Indonesia’s local content, namely
the Pencil Orchid flower. This flower is an endemic flora of Indonesia and can function as an
inspiration because a macrame combination knot pattern can form its appearance and physique.
This inspiration is related to the segmentation of Muslim fashion products that are made, namely
women with grace and femininity.
For further studies, some opportunities can be developed. In this study, the macrame technique
was applied as a decorative element in Muslim fashion products, and the portion amount was less
than 50%. In the next study, it can make product development using the macrame technique with
more than 50%. Also, using other concepts besides flowers will be able to produce more varied
designs.
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