On August 17th 2024, PSPSR UGM held a community service at Kenteng, Morobangun, Prambanan, Sleman. One of the programs was the Sasirangan Workshop. Sasirangan is a traditional technique of textile manipulation that uses drawstring and color dye to create patterns. Sasirangan production is a meticulous process involving several steps. Initially, the textile is cleaned with detergent before undergoing a mordanting process using ash and potassium alum, followed by careful drying away from direct sunlight. Once prepared, intricate designs are sketched onto the fabric and then stitched by hand. The textile is subsequently gathered by pulling the string tightly before being immersed in dye and then a mordant solution to set the color. This dyeing and fixing process is typically repeated two or three times to achieve the desired color intensity and durability.
The participant of this workshop was the Family Empowerment and Welfare (PKK) community in Kenteng. Their enthusiasm filled the atmosphere with creativity and festivity. Sasirangan Workshop aims to teach a new skill about traditional craft and art to the PKK community in hope that will help them develop their creativity as promoted in SDG goals no. 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and no. 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Furthermore, the members of this community shared their hope to continue what they have learnt from this workshop in the future. They also said it is easier to create rather than batik with wax.
“I am happy because the PKK community was highly enthusiastic about the Sasirangan Workshop and they willing to advance this skill so they can enhance their prosperity.” Said Dharajatya, the person in charge of the workshop. (DTP, AK, NA)
