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Fostering creativity and cultural bonds: revitalizing kasab crafts through arts education and community engagement in West Aceh, Indonesia Lindawati Lindawati; Muh Fakhrihun Naam; Ismawan Ismawan; Tri Supadmi
Gelar : Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol 21, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v21i1.5108

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This study aims to examine the school's efforts in introducing and preserving Kasab in West Aceh through art education and community collaboration. Kasab is gold thread embroidery on velvet cloth which is widely used in Acehnese weddings as a cultural product. Kasab was introduced to art education at the West Aceh High School through arts and culture subjects. This study used a qualitative approach. The research was conducted in five high schools in West Aceh District, Indonesia. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews with students, teachers who teach arts and culture, and Kasab craftsmen. In addition, observations were also conducted to observe the collaborative learning process of the community and teachers, as well as literature studies on community collaboration and art education in the field of crafts. The results of the study show that collaborative art education in schools and communities regarding the introduction and process of making Kasab crafts is taught in the fine arts course, which begins with making decorative motifs. Next, the Kasab crafts were embroidered with gold thread. Students and teachers performed field studies at the Kasab craftsmen's place to observe the process of making Kasab. Later on, the students practice making Kasab at school, guided by the teacher and Kasab craftsmen. This activity is very important to be performed in every high school as an effort to preserve the Kasab craft in the West Aceh district.
Rapa’i Geleng Sebagai Media Dakwah Kultural Masyarakat Aceh Yuli Astuti; Samsuri Samsuri; Ilham Septian; Nurlaili Nurlaili; Yeni Zuryaningsih; Lindawati Lindawati; Tengku Hartati
Metta : Jurnal Ilmu Multidisiplin Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Jayapangus Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37329/metta.v6i2.5563

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Rapa'i geleng is a traditional Acehnese performing art that embodies Islamic values and serves not only as a form of entertainment but also as a medium for da'wah and the dissemination of religious, moral, and social messages to the community. However, studies examining its role as a medium of cultural da'wah through the integration of poetic verses and symbolic performance elements remain limited. Understanding these aspects is important for explaining how traditional arts contribute to the transmission of Islamic values and the reinforcement of Acehnese cultural identity. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of rapa'i geleng as a medium of cultural da'wah in Acehnese society. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation in Seuneulop Village, Manggeng District, Southwest Aceh. The findings reveal that the da'wah function of Rapa'i geleng is reflected in poetic verses containing praise to Allah SWT, stories of the exemplary character of Prophet Muhammad SAW, encouragement to pursue knowledge, and messages promoting the preservation of Acehnese customs and culture. Furthermore, performance elements such as floor patterns, costumes, and movement structures embody Islamic symbolic meanings that reinforce the delivery of da'wah messages to audiences. The findings indicate that rapa'i geleng functions not only as a traditional performing art but also as an effective medium for transmitting Islamic values and strengthening the cultural identity of the Acehnese people.