This paper aims to contribute to the local batik products, in a way to describe the steps in branding on the local batik centers, in order to compete AEC 2016. It takes a case study in batik center in Klampar village, Madura, because Klampar is representation of Madura batik which has strength as a local product. The stages in this branding are conducting research, analyzing the results of research, conceptualizing the branding strategy and visualizing the branding identity. Methods of data collection in this research are through questionnaires, deep interviews, observation, and collecting books and journal literature. In general, this paper will explain how to explore visual characteristic that is in batik which can be implemented in a brand visual elements, either in the form of the potential that exists in the environment of Klampar Village, the products, as well as socio-cultural conditions in Madura.

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