Designing an Appropriate Technology for Revitalising Traditional Craft Practice. Case study: Indonesian Stitch Resist Dyeing

Abstract

This paper presents initial findings from an ongoing research project that explores possibilities for design and technology to contribute in revitalising traditional Indonesian stitch resist dyeing craft practices.The custom of Indonesian textile making has been mostly based on culture and tradition.In recent decades, the Indonesian traditional textile craft practices have transformed into producing commodity products and have shaped new culture of traditional craft practices.The study was conducted in three locations in Indonesia with an ethnographic approach, then the findings were analysed in accordance with established revitalisation strategies taxonomies and appropriate technology frameworks.A simple and individual tool with low cost multipurpose technology is recommended to improve the pattern quality and consistency as the main focus on revitalising the Indonesian stitch resist dyeing craft practice.This will preserve the existing working culture and minimise the internal risk factors whilst also being more sustainable in the long term.

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