Exploration of Decorative Arts Made From Palm Leaves Using Paper Quilling Technique

Abstract

The traditional woven craft of lontar leaves in the era of technological product shifts presents more practical and quality value. The uniqueness of the lontar leaf material and the abundant potential of natural resources make it interesting to explore the development of innovative woven craft products from the aspect of design variety to create alternative product forms through research and development. This research and development aims to: 1) create alternative designs for decorative art that can be applied to paper quilling techniques, and 2) produce prototypes of decorative art products made from lontar leaves using paper quilling techniques to enhance the woven products of artisans in Takalar Regency. The development research procedure adapts the development model from Borg & Gall, which has been simplified by Nurkamto into four stages: introduction, design, development/testing, and dissemination. The final output of the research includes the creation of three decorative art product prototypes made from lontar leaves through paper quilling techniques, titled: 1) 'Decorative Corn', 2) 'Decorative Lontar', and 3) 'Decorative Fish'. All three works begin with the design of decorative art by applying elements and principles of visual arts in their composition, while the ornamental forms are identified and iconically represent local wisdom to strengthen the image. The results of the decorative art exploration can inspire lontar leaf artisans to create aesthetically valuable products in Takalar Regency.