Ibu Guru Kreatif, Mengajar Mahasiswa Luar Negeri, Podcast Di Angkot #154

Summary

In this podcast, Mrs. Rini, a batik entrepreneur and teacher, shares her journey of balancing art, education, and entrepreneurship. From her early interest in batik to her current role as a teacher at Tunjung Sekar Elementary School, she discusses how she started her batik business through her mother-in-law's influence. Mrs. Rini highlights the importance of discipline in both her craft and business, explaining how her batik designs have reached international recognition. Her aspirations to promote Malang's rich art culture globally and her desire for future exhibitions are inspiring, with discipline as the core principle guiding her success.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mrs. Rini is both a batik entrepreneur and an elementary school teacher, balancing both passions effectively.
• 😀 Her interest in batik started at a young age, influenced by her background in art and her family, especially her mother-in-law.
• 😀 Wisnu Batik, her batik business, offers over 500 unique batik motifs, with two of them legally recognized for intellectual property.
• 😀 The process of legalizing batik designs has many benefits, such as enabling participation in government projects and expanding the business globally.
• 😀 Mrs. Rini’s batik designs have already reached international markets, with some pieces being exported to countries like the United States and Australia.
• 😀 Batik is being taught to foreign students at Polinema (State Polytechnic of Malang), where they study Indonesian culture, including batik techniques.
• 😀 Mrs. Rini is also involved in a project where batik motifs are applied to different media such as wood and ceramics, expanding batik’s artistic reach.
• 😀 The Merdeka curriculum encourages students to be creative and active in their learning, which includes batik-related extracurricular activities.
• 😀 Mrs. Rini's batik business produces 90 to 150 pieces per month, using both stamp and canting (hand-drawn) techniques.
• 😀 Her business’s most popular motif is the 'Bapang' mask, representing Malang’s cultural heritage and its significance in the local community.

Q & A

What inspired Mrs. Rini to start her journey in batik-making?

Mrs. Rini was initially inspired by her mother-in-law, who was a businesswoman and made batik. Mrs. Rini started helping her with orders, learning the craft without formal instruction, which eventually sparked her passion for batik-making.

What is Mrs. Rini's background in education and how did it influence her work?

Mrs. Rini studied art in high school and later attended an art college. Despite her artistic background, she pursued a degree in elementary education (PGSD), which led her to become a teacher while also nurturing her passion for batik as a hobby.

How did Mrs. Rini come to legalize her batik motifs?

Mrs. Rini realized the importance of intellectual property rights for her batik designs after learning about the benefits of having them legalized. This was particularly important for working with government projects, which now require such rights to process orders.

How does Mrs. Rini's batik business benefit from legalizing her motifs?

Legalizing her batik motifs has opened up new opportunities for Mrs. Rini. For example, she can now participate in government-related projects and export her batik designs internationally, as intellectual property rights are required for such engagements.

How does Mrs. Rini balance her work as a teacher and batik entrepreneur?

Mrs. Rini manages her time by working on her batik business on weekends, which allows her to focus on her teaching responsibilities during weekdays. Her passion for batik serves as a hobby and a source of relaxation after work.

What is the significance of the Bapang motif in Mrs. Rini's batik designs?

The Bapang motif is a key element of Mrs. Rini's batik designs. It represents a traditional Malang mask, which she finds unique and valuable due to its historical and cultural importance. The motif is considered a symbol of Malang's heritage.

How does Mrs. Rini involve her students in learning about batik?

Mrs. Rini incorporates batik into the curriculum at Tunjung Sekar Elementary School, where she teaches. Students learn about batik by working on projects that involve applying batik techniques to various media, such as wood, and exploring the cultural significance behind the designs.

How has Mrs. Rini's batik business gained international recognition?

Mrs. Rini's batik business has gained international recognition through various channels. Her designs have been exported abroad, and she has also conducted workshops for foreign visitors, such as a teacher from Australia who discovered her business online.

What is the 'P5' curriculum mentioned by Mrs. Rini, and how does it relate to batik?

The 'P5' curriculum, part of Indonesia's Merdeka curriculum, focuses on encouraging children to be more independent and creative. It emphasizes student-led projects, and in Mrs. Rini's class, batik is integrated into these projects, allowing students to explore and apply traditional arts in innovative ways.

What does Mrs. Rini see for the future of Wisnu Batik?

Mrs. Rini aspires for Wisnu Batik to gain further recognition, particularly through international exhibitions. She hopes to showcase Malang's rich culture and art globally, spreading the appreciation for batik and its significance as part of Indonesian heritage.