BATIK MAGELANGAN || Batik Iwing Wates Magelang

Summary

The transcript highlights the speaker’s thoughts on supporting local SMEs, particularly in the batik industry, within the context of a new government administration. The speaker suggests initiatives like encouraging civil servants to wear batik and facilitating exhibitions for local artisans. They also discuss personal challenges faced during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, collaboration, and innovation. The speaker touches on efforts to produce batik with a focus on sustainability, including working with family on a local soap production project. Additionally, the speaker reflects on various collaborative ventures to promote traditional crafts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is the owner of a batik business, producing and selling various types of batik clothing at different price points.
• 😀 They are seeking support from the new government, especially in marketing and promoting batik products through programs for PNS (civil servants).
• 😀 The speaker hopes for exhibitions or events where local crafts, especially batik, can be showcased and promoted, similar to food-related events by government agencies.
• 😀 They express gratitude for surviving the pandemic but emphasize the challenges faced by small businesses, especially during the first one and a half years of the pandemic.
• 😀 The speaker requests that UMKM entrepreneurs pray for each other and remain productive, despite challenges posed by the pandemic.
• 😀 Batik products are priced based on complexity, with simple batik items starting around IDR 120,000 and higher-end designs reaching up to IDR 700,000 or more.
• 😀 Custom batik production is available, and the speaker offers personalized batik designs, including for organizations or educational institutions.
• 😀 The speaker's child recently won an entrepreneurship competition and launched a soap brand, showcasing the family’s growing business ventures.
• 😀 Collaboration opportunities are mentioned, such as producing batik products for government offices or institutions like libraries, with customized designs requested for uniforms.
• 😀 The speaker has been working with local governments to create specific batik designs for public servants and educational staff, demonstrating adaptability to various needs.

Q & A

What is the speaker's primary request to the local government?

The speaker is requesting that the local government support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in marketing, particularly in promoting local batik products. This includes organizing exhibitions and providing opportunities for batik artisans to showcase their work.

What specific support does the speaker suggest for batik artisans?

The speaker suggests that batik artisans be given the same opportunities as food vendors who have been promoted to offices and government agencies. He advocates for exhibitions and other promotional events to increase visibility and sales for batik products.

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the speaker's business?

The speaker mentions that the pandemic caused significant challenges for their business, particularly a period of about one and a half years where they struggled. Despite this, they remained hopeful and resilient, focusing on staying creative and continuing production.

What is the pricing range for the speaker's batik products?

The pricing for batik products varies based on the type of fabric and design. Prices range from around IDR 120,000 for simpler items to IDR 400,000 or more for more intricate and detailed pieces. Special products like batik made with natural dyes can start at IDR 700,000.

How does the speaker’s business handle batik product customization?

The speaker's business offers customization services, allowing customers to request specific motifs for their batik products. This includes custom designs for organizations such as schools and libraries, as well as the option to choose different colors or patterns.

What recent development has the speaker’s family achieved in their business?

The speaker's child has successfully developed a soap production business, creating a product line under their own brand. The child won recognition in a European entrepreneurship competition and now produces soap independently.

What is the speaker's approach to collaborating with other businesses?

The speaker emphasizes collaboration with others, including joint efforts with other entrepreneurs. For example, they worked with someone named Mbak Sido to continue producing batik items and maintain operations during difficult times.

How does the speaker ensure the quality and longevity of batik products?

The speaker highlights the importance of using quality materials and techniques to ensure the durability of their batik products. For instance, they recommend using specific laundry methods, such as washing with a special soap, to maintain the quality of the batik.

What is the significance of batik to the speaker’s community?

Batik is not only a form of livelihood for the speaker but also a cultural symbol. The speaker is passionate about preserving and promoting batik as part of local heritage, and they see it as a key product to represent the community both locally and beyond.

What challenges did the speaker face during the early stages of their business?

During the initial stages of their business, the speaker faced difficulties due to lack of resources and support. They mention periods where no products were sold and had to rely on prayer and faith, working with others to slowly rebuild and gain traction.