The Esthetic Adaptation of Batik Makers to Socio-Cultural Changes on Banyuwangi’s Gajah Oling Batik

Abstract

Batik is very adaptive as it develops and follows the changing of times. Therefore, it is always consistent with the socio-cultural development. Although the development of batik in some regions influenced each other, Gajah Oling batik from Banyuwangi had its own history and uniqueness. To survive, the culture and society must always adapt to life changes. Socio-cultural changes are influenced by factors like technologies and times. Originally, Gajah Oling batik was only used for sacred purposes, but it is now a favorite in the creative industry and has huge challenges in the community. The method used to explore the esthetic adaptation of batik makers to sociocultural backgrounds is qualitative research supported by culture studies. Gajah Oling batik motif still remains and is used in Seblang dance and as uniforms. Besides being produced by the Osing tribe, Gajah Oling batik has also been produced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Pengembangan Modul IPA Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Batik Gajah Oling Banyuwangi Pada Materi Klasifikasi Tumbuhan Untuk Siswa SMP/MTs

“…Kearifan lokal yang dimaksud adalah kearifan lokal milik Banyuwangi yakni batik Gajah Oling. Materi klasifikasi tumbuhan memiliki keterkaitan dengan batik Gajah Oling yang berletak pada motif batik tersebut yang menggunakan corak ornamen berupa tumbuh-tumbuhan (Ratnawati, 2010) Batik Gajah Oling dipilih sebagai kearifan lokal yang akan dintregasikan dengan materi klasifikasi tumbuhan karena batik ini memiliki keistimewaan tersendiri. Batik ini memiliki motif yang diambil dari floura dan fauna.…”