Batik Woodcraft of Jarum Village as the Core Potentials of Klaten Regency

This community service program in the form of developing wooden batik handicrafts in Jarum Village as one of the core potentials of the Klaten Regency was based on several problems including the degradation of traditional crafts, limited motives, less variation of colour, and limited marketing strategy which have resulted in stagnant product selling. Therefore, efforts to revitalize traditional crafts to push local people income and boost regional economy are needed. The objectives of this program were to: (1) diversify the product of wooden batik crafts, (2) improve motives, colour and design of wooden batik crafts, (3) develop marketing strategy and expand the target market, (4) develop business management, and (5) enhance the facilities and equipment to develop product and market. The methods used in this program include knowledge transfer, discussion, training, and advocacy. Results indicate that this community service activity has improved product diversification concerning design, motives, and colour), improved the number of product, expanded the market, improved product selling, support revitalization of local culture, and push local economy. Keyword: batik, core potentials, Klaten, woodcraft.