Development of Weaving Craft Motif Designs as a Diversification Attempt for Nias Local Souvenir Products

Kezia Langi, Dian Widiawati, Setiawan Sabana, Tusita Suprapto

2021

Abstract

This paper presents initial findings from an ongoing research project that explores possibilities for Nias traditional weaving motif exploration. One of Nias hidden local wisdom is the culture of Nias women and their weaving activities. Traditionally, Nias weaving is divided into three types of weaving, Nila’e-lae (plain weaving), Nisora (combination of several motifs with colors), and Ni’otarawa (see-through weaving). Although the technique of traditional Nias weaving is local knowledge, the exploration of the traditional motifs is limited. This study proposes to develop woven design innovation so that it can be used as a reference in forming products that can be resold by the community as Nias local souvenirs. This research uses a visual ethnographic approach. The data collection stage was carried out by collecting references on weaves, materials, including small and medium industry issues regarding the manufacture and function of Nias traditional weaving in Gunungsitoli. At this stage, an analysis of the results of the information is carried out, which becomes the basis for the exploration of woven designs. Next, this paper presents four new product design manual with efficient working techniques. The current study can contribute to uncovering the hidden potential of Nias traditional weaving for sustainable craft design.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Langi K., Widiawati D., Sabana S. and Suprapto T. (2021). Development of Weaving Craft Motif Designs as a Diversification Attempt for Nias Local Souvenir Products. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Issues in Humanity Studies and Social Sciences - Volume 1: ICE-HUMS, ISBN 978-989-758-604-0, pages 294-299. DOI: 10.5220/0010751100003112

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ice-hums21,
author={Kezia Langi and Dian Widiawati and Setiawan Sabana and Tusita Suprapto},
title={Development of Weaving Craft Motif Designs as a Diversification Attempt for Nias Local Souvenir Products},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Issues in Humanity Studies and Social Sciences - Volume 1: ICE-HUMS,},
year={2021},
pages={294-299},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0010751100003112},
isbn={978-989-758-604-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Issues in Humanity Studies and Social Sciences - Volume 1: ICE-HUMS,
TI - Development of Weaving Craft Motif Designs as a Diversification Attempt for Nias Local Souvenir Products
SN - 978-989-758-604-0
AU - Langi K.
AU - Widiawati D.
AU - Sabana S.
AU - Suprapto T.
PY - 2021
SP - 294
EP - 299
DO - 10.5220/0010751100003112