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Journal : INFOKUM

Ecofeminism in Kajang fashion: Gender Semiotics and Sustainability Subair, Ahmad
INFOKUM Vol. 13 No. 06 (2025): Infokum
Publisher : Sean Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58471/infokum.v13i06.3054

Abstract

This ethnographic research examines the traditional black clothing of the Ammatoa Kajang community as a model for ecofeminist-based climate adaptation. Through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs) titled Andingingi, it was found that this gender-neutral clothing reflects the Pasang Ri Kajang philosophy of equality, produced in a zero-waste manner using organic cotton, natural dyes, and hand-woven fabrics that emit <0.5 kg of CO₂ per piece. Women, as the primary artisans, utilize weaving as a household economic resource that supports food and climate security, linked to sacred forest conservation. Recommendations include recognizing customary forest laws and integrating local knowledge into national policies