Revitalizing the Batik Industry in Indonesia

A Scenario Assessment

Bibliographic Data

ID22201627
AuthorsVelan Kunjuraman (0000-0002-5616-4712, National University of Malaysia), Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi (0000-0002-2213-5841, National University of Malaysia), Diah Ariani Arimbi (0000-0001-7385-3192, Airlangga University)
Year2025
Volume9
Issue3
Pages826-847
Publication date2025-10-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChanging Societies and Personalities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2587-6104 • E-ISSN: 2587-8964
PublisherUral Federal University (PUBLISHER • RU)
DOI10.15826/csp.2025.9.3.355
OpenAlexW4415387683
LanguageEN
References cited43

The batik industry is an important cultural and economic asset for Indonesia. Therefore, it is crucial to consider its needs and challenges when developing policies. The industry employs a wide range of workers, including artisans, designers, managers, and marketers, thus creating diverse job opportunities for youth. The review includes published articles on batik, government reports, and conference proceedings to examine the current performance of the batik industry. The study discovered that batik has great potential for contributing to the country’s economic growth and serves as a tool for human development. Some empirical findings have further demonstrated that batik should be preserved as one of the country’s main economic commodities for import and export activities, through the enforcement of relevant policies by authorities. Nevertheless, the sustainable development of the batik industry is still questionable, as it may negatively impact the environment, leading to an unsustainable ecosystem. The study provides some implications for policymakers and serves as a reference for future research

Economic impact analysis · Enforcement · Job creation · Sustainability · Coastal Management and Development · Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability · SMEs Development and Digital Marketing

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