Badung (ANTARA) - The Bali Regional National Craft Council\n(Dekranasda) is searching for strategic solutions to address the\nphenomenon where high public interest in woven fabrics is\ndisproportionate to the dwindling number of artisans.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople praise Endek (Balinese weaving), but weavers have even\nsuggested that I establish a weaving school, because young people are so\nreluctant to take up weaving,\u201d said the Chairperson of Dekranasda Bali,\nPutri Suastini Koster, in Badung Regency on Friday.<\/p>\n
As part of the resolution efforts, the council emphasised the\nimportance of maintaining a balanced craft ecosystem from upstream to\ndownstream to ensure that ancestral heritage is preserved.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, when the downstream demand is elevated, the upstream and\nmidstream processes must be protected. We must not stray from the\ncorridor, otherwise, we risk losing our ancestral heritage,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Dekranasda and the Bali Provincial Government are aware that many\nEndek traders in Bali have been ordering their works from Troso, Central\nJava, for almost 25 years, meaning the production process has been taken\nover by others.<\/p>\n
Putri Koster stated that the impact of this phenomenon is that young\npeople at the grassroots level are unwilling to continue their parents\u2019\nprofession due to the reality of the artisans\u2019 lack of prosperity.<\/p>\n
In her view, to respond to these various obstacles, strict\nsupervision and the enforcement of legal regulations and copyrights are\nessential to protect the original works of the artisans.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf there are violations of intellectual property or copyright, there\nmust be punishment and sanctions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Additionally, another concrete solution offered is to create a\ndedicated platform for weavers so they can return to their craft and\nmarket their products with peace of mind.<\/p>\n
To ensure macro-economic sustainability and address marketing issues,\nshe also proposed the idea of developing Bali into a national\ndistribution centre.<\/p>\n
The top official of the Bali Provincial Government sees potential for\nBali to become a primary hub for the sale of national fabrics and\ncraftworks from all regions, leveraging Bali\u2019s existing tourist\nmarket.<\/p>\n
With this approach, artisans from other regions would not need to\nseek customers from other areas simply because demand is high; they\ncould focus on their best works and innovations, which could then be\nsold in Bali.<\/p>\n
General Manager of Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Luis Daniel Garcia,\nstated that the event was presented as a reflection of stories,\ntraditions, extraordinary craftsmanship, and cultural identity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the creativity of our designers, we hope to see how this\nheritage continues to evolve while remaining rooted in our culture,\u201d\nsaid Luis.<\/p>\n
The series of lively events successfully attracted visitor enthusiasm\nthrough fashion shows, workshops, and exhibitions of traditional textile\nproducts.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bali-regional-craft-council-seeks-solutions-for-endek-weaver-regeneration-1790967105", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }