Strengthening the Role of the Giriloyo Batik Center in Improving Community Welfare and Sustainable Village Economy in Wukirsari, Bantul, Yogyakarta

Abstract

The Giriloyo batik center is one of the industries centered on traditional batik crafts that developed in Imogiri, Bantul. This community service activity aims to examine the role of batik centers in improving the village economy and provide solutions to the financial management faced by batik artisans. The approach used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews with 20 craftsmen and 5 managers, and documentation. The data that has been obtained, researched, and centered inside and outside efficiently and is basically then narrated in a narrative way. The results of the activity showed that the Giriloyo Batik Center was able to increase community income by 20%, empower women (housewives), encourage the regeneration of young batik, and strengthen business management. These findings confirm that traditional batik centers can function as a sustainable driver of the local economy while preserving cultural heritage. Thus, batik centers not only function as cultural preservationists, but also as a driver of a sustainable village economy.