Designing Kere Sesek Woven Product Diversification in Pop Art Style

Abstract

Sumbawa community in West Nusa Tenggara has various traditional arts, like folks, dance, and craft. One of Sumbawa traditional craft that still exist is kere sesek weaving. Kere sesek weaving is used by men and women in various activities. However, this kere sesek weaving is not popular with young generation of Sumbawa, because it’s lack of diversivication. Kere sesek weaving is only made in the form of sarongs or government employee uniforms. So what can be done to increase the interest of the young generation of Sumbawa in kere sesek weaving? What types of products and styles are young people interested in? This research aims to increase the interest of the young generation of Sumbawa in kere sesek weaving by designing new woven motifs and diversification product. This research will produce design of hats, shirts, jackets, and bags in a pop art style. This is a qualitative method research with a case study approach. This research present innovations and alternative products of kere sesek weaving in line with SDGs improvement in Indonesia.