SMALL BATIK HOUSE AS AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE BATIK CULTURE IN PRENGGUK, TEGALREJO GEDANGSARI GUNUNGKIDUL

Abstract

Prengguk Hamlet, which is located in Tegalrejo, Kapanewon Gedangsari, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, is one of the hamlets in Tegalrejo that has diverse batik traditions. However, as the times and modernization progress, the younger generation's interest in the art of batik began to decrease, which threatened the preservation of this culture. Omah Batik Cilik was established as an initiative to overcome this challenge and ensure that the heritage of batik remains alive in Prengguk Hamlet and the Tegaltrejo sub-district, Gedangsari. Omah Batik Cilik is a creative space for the Gedangsari Batik Cilik Community which has been fostered by the Astra-Michael D. Ruslim Education Foundation (YPA-MDR). This program is specifically designed to involve children and teenagers in learning batik from an early age. Through an educational and interactive approach, Omah Batik Cilik not only functions as a center for learning batik, but also as a forum to foster love and pride in local cultural heritage. This research uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study show that the active involvement of children in Omah Batik Cilik has increased their awareness of the importance of preserving batik culture. In addition, this program also succeeded in creating an environment that supports collaboration between the old and young generations, thereby strengthening community bonds. Thus, Omah Batik Cilik plays a significant role in efforts to preserve batik culture and serves as a model for other communities who want to preserve their cultural heritage