The Weaving Gendhong in the Central Flow of Fashion

Abstract

Gedhong weaving as a cultural heritage of the noble nation, at this time its existence is very apprehensive. The existence of the earliest fabrics fabrication technique before humans recognize the Alat Tenun Bukan Mesin (ATBM) is already known throughout the archipelago, with various distinctive characters of each region. Cawas district, Klaten Regency, Central Java Province is known as one of the centers of traditional weaving industry ATBM which until now still running, although not as busy as before. History of the long journey ATBM emergence, not apart from the existence of Gendhong weaving or Gedhog weaving increasingly abandoned by community supporters. Concerns about the extinction of the cultural artifact of woven Gendhong will become apparent, when there is no anticipatory effort to prevent it. The main purpose of this research is to preserve the cultural heritage of Nusantara through various ways and strategies that are integrated with various supporting elements. Fashion as a trend or trend in the fashion industry should be able to be understood as a medium in implementing Gendhong weaving products in line with the competence and character of each region.

Keywords: Gendhong Weaving, preservation, fashion