Eko Sugiarto, Muh Ibnan Syarif, Kemal Budi Mulyono, Ahmad Nizam bin Othman, Maria Krisnawati
This article challenges the perception of batik transmission as mere tradition production, positioning it as a form of local education deeply rooted in Indonesian culture. This study aims to explore the pedagogical practices of batik artisan groups in Semarang and Pekalongan in order to investigate the values embedded within the transmission process. Utilizing an ethnopedagogy framework, the study examines how batik artisans perceive batik’s cultural significance and the principles they strive to preserve. Findings reveal that batik transmission extends beyond technical skills, encompassing local knowledge, beliefs and Javanese values. This informal education, occurring organically within the community, emphasizes the preservation of cultural norms and the active construction of meaning within the craft. The research underscores the importance of local art as a basis for cultural education, demonstrating how batik transmission embodies a unique form of knowledge transfer that thrives outside formal settings. This article can contribute to the implementation of ethnopedagogy, as an approach to arts education that emphasizes humanity for all countries amidst global transformation. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Department of Arts Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia; Department of Visual Art, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia; Department of Economy Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia; Department of Design, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia; Department of Beauty and Fashion, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
