Manufacturing Sustainability and Sustainable Community Development in Kampung Batik Laweyan Surakarta

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of economic, environmental, and social factors on manufacturing sustainability, which subsequently affects community development as reflected by well-being and social capital. The research was conducted at Kampung Batik Laweyan, one of the oldest batik industry communities in Indonesia. Data were obtained using questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results showed that economic, environmental, and social factors significantly influence manufacturing sustainability, community well-being, and social capital. It also shows that the presence of the batik industry largely determines the existence of the Kampung Batik Laweyan community as a manifestation of the stability of the Triple Bottom Line concept, namely, economic, environmental, and social factors. This study is expected to be a model for interested parties in preserving the existence of Laweyan as a batik village in Indonesia.