Mobilizing Stakeholders in Preserving and Revitalizing the Traditional Craft of Balinese Songket Textile of the Women Weavers

Miel S. Bongon (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Carlos M. Raymundo (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Leovegildo V. Santelices (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Romeo O. Sumayo (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Demosthenes B. Vibandor (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Marcelo Roland C. Villafuerte (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Romeo M. Sumayo (Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Management Program, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Philippines)
Ni Komang Arini Setyawati (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
I Wayan Rideng (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
Ni Luh Made Mahendrawati (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
I Made Mardika (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
Ni Nengah Seri Ekayani (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
I Nyoman Muliana (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
Putu Ayu Sriasih Wesna (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)
Anak Agung Dian Susanti (Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia)

Community Services Journal (CSJ)
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

The study sought to identify emerging challenges the Balinese women handweavers encountered through interview documentation and community immersion. Songket textiles, aside from being one of the cultural products of Indonesia, were usually utilized on special occasions like weddings, rituals, and other social engagements, commonly for the upper-class individuals of society. The analyzed documented challenges paved the way for the policy recommendation to protect handweaving engagement in terms of its compensation, appreciation, and empowerment. Handweaving, aside from manifesting Balinese culture, clamored for governmental support and social appreciation, catalyzing its preservation and revitalization as they continued to embody their identity. Formulating a developmental plan facilitates the step-by-step process of ensuring the attainment of the long-term sustainable development goals for the Songket Industry.