The Reconstruction of Pekalongan Batik Knowledge as Scientific Knowledge in Chemical Education

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Ratna Kumala Izza, S.A. Indyah

2019 Journal of Physics: Conference Series Vol. 1233 Issue 1 Conference paper Cited by 0 Quartile

Abstract

This research was aimed to reconstruct the indigenous knowledge of Batik Pekalongan as chemical awareness that can be used for teaching and learning resource. This study used descriptive research of a qualitative approach through scientific assessment. Data was collected using interview, direct observasion, and documentary techniques to four natives who lives and work as traditional Batik craftsmen in Buaran, Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia. The documentation was abaout the traditional making process of Batik Pekalongan. The collected data hereafter was analysed and interpreted as scientific knowledge. The conclusion was that there were some chemical educations from the process and waste of Batik Pekalongan. © 2019 Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.

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Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia