The Cultural Value of Gorontalo as the Basis of Reconstruction of the Model of Organization and Finance Management of the Karawo Artisans in Indonesia

Abstract

Karawo is an art work in the form of an embroidery possessing a high art and economic values. This is among the featured products of Gorontalo, Indonesia. Artisans play a major role in the development of this art industry. Limited economic resources force the artisans to cooperate with other parties in which puts the artisans a disadvantage; this is due to the poor management of the organization and the finance. This research aims to identify the cultural values of Gorontalo which serve as the grounding in designing a model of the management of the organization and finance of the artisans. This qualitative research employed two data collection methods, i.e., observation and Focus Group Discussion, or FGD in short. Validating the data was through a rigorous observation during an interview. Moreover, the steps, such as data reduction, data display, and summing up the analysis, were applied to explore the issue. The results showed three cultural values of Gorontalo, i.e., huyula (community works), dulohupa (discussion), and mo'odelo (responsibility or honesty) serving as the grounding in designing a model of the management of the organization and finance of the Karawo artisans. These values were also categorized as the exclusive local culture to the people of Gorontalo.

Karawo Ornamental Variety Based on Gorontalo Curtural Phenomenon

“…The term karawo is taken from the word "mokarawo" which means to cut or slice. Previous research has also discussed the culture in Karawo embroidery but discussed in terms of reconstructing the organizational model and financial management, in contrast to this research that focuses more on changing the design of the karawo motif [4]. Then previously there had been research on karawo in a symbolic and aesthetic discussion only, the explanation stated that presently fancywork pauperism to be a master good in Gorontalo Responsibility so various embroidery programs for Karawo skills that birth now obtained plain rights from the Indonesian Government are progressively sceptered for economic evolution [5].…”

Airbrush Karawo Batik Design

“…Otherwise, the results of the embroidery are not of good quality. This signifies that karawo embroidery is, without question, a complex and unique process that differs this artwork with other similar embroideries (Niswatin, 2018).A demand of airbrush dyeing is increased lately as it offers a beauty gradation with an artistic touch. This later becomes the grounding in designing the motif of karawo batik with airbrush finishing exclusive to this model that differs it with other similar cloth.…”

Institutional Model and Financial Management of Karawo Artist Based on Local Wisdom Values of Gorontalo Society

“…In reality, mutual assistance value is only implemented in social life, but not in institutional and business financial management. Three values can be revitalized into the institutional and financial management of Karawo artists; huyula (mutual assistance), dulohupa (discussion), and mo'odelo (responsibility/honesty) [14]. The study is aimed to design a concept or model of an institution by integrating and implementing three values abovementioned into the institution and financial management pattern of Karawo artists.…”