Revitalizing the Batik Industry in Indonesia: A Scenario Assessment

  • Velan Kunjuraman Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5616-4712
  • Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi
  • Diah Ariani Arimbi Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15826/csp.2025.9.3.355

Abstract

The batik industry is an important cultural and economic asset for Indonesia. Therefore, it is crucial to consider its needs and challenges when developing policies. The industry employs a wide range of workers, including artisans, designers, managers, and marketers, thus creating diverse job opportunities for youth. The review includes published articles on batik, government reports, and conference proceedings to examine the current performance of the batik industry. The study discovered that batik has great potential for contributing to the country’s economic growth and serves as a tool for human development. Some empirical findings have further demonstrated that batik should be preserved as one of the country’s main economic commodities for import and export activities, through the enforcement of relevant policies by authorities. Nevertheless, the sustainable development of the batik industry is still questionable, as it may negatively impact the environment, leading to an unsustainable ecosystem. The study provides some implications for policymakers and serves as a reference for future research.

Author Biographies

Velan Kunjuraman, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi

Dr. Velan Kunjuraman is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Anthropology and Sociology Program, Centre for Research in Development, Social and Environment (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His scholarly work focuses on community development, sustainable tourism, indigenous knowledge systems, and rural sociology. He has published extensively on community-based tourism, indigenous issues, and sustainability, with several books and book chapters to his credit. He has also been recognized internationally for his contributions to rural community empowerment and social change. Dr. Velan actively supervises postgraduate students and collaborates with local and international partners in multidisciplinary research. Research interests: sustainable tourism, environmental anthropology, rural development, community resilience.

Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi

Dr. Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Management, UKM. She obtained her PhD in Environment and Development from the Institute of Development and Environment (LESTARI), UKM. Her research focuses on development economics, sustainability management (circular economy and ESG), corporate responsibility climate change, poverty, and community well-being. She has received several internal and national-level research grants focusing on ESG issues, circular economy, climate change, and entrepreneur competitiveness.

Diah Ariani Arimbi, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya

Diah Ariani Arimbi is a Professor of English and Cultural Studies in the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia. Her academic expertise lies in literary and cultural studies, gender studies, and postcolonial studies. She has written and published numerous works on gender, identity, literature, cultural studies, postcolonial literature, and cultural politics in Southeast Asia. Prof. Arimbi is also active in international collaborations and research networks, fostering cross-cultural academic exchanges. She is committed to advancing critical perspectives in the humanities that address social and cultural challenges in the region.

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Published
2025-10-10
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Kunjuraman, V., Mohd Radzi, N., & Arimbi, D. (2025). Revitalizing the Batik Industry in Indonesia: A Scenario Assessment. Changing Societies & Personalities, 9(3), 826-847. doi:10.15826/csp.2025.9.3.355
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