Cultural Dimensions in the Development of Decorative Carving Crafts in Jepara Regency
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Submitted: 2023-12-11
Published: 2023-12-11
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This article describes the various culture that have given color to the development of decorative carving in Jepara Regency. Starting from the period of Islamic culture, to be precise as a decoration for the
Mantingan mosque, Kartini's initiative to make carvings as souvenirs, colonial influence, the period of independence until the presence of foreign investors (1980-2010). Writing this article using primary data
and secondary data. Primary data, including archives stored at the Jepara and Semarang National Narcotics Offices, the Jepara Trade and Industry Office regarding PMA and PMDN, as well as carving craft business units. Secondary data includes the monthly Gema Bumi
Kartini magazine published by the Jepara Regency Government, journals, research results relevant to the Jepara carving industry during the writing period. The data will also be complemented by interviews with
informants, policy makers and communities active in the carving craft sector.
Mantingan mosque, Kartini's initiative to make carvings as souvenirs, colonial influence, the period of independence until the presence of foreign investors (1980-2010). Writing this article using primary data
and secondary data. Primary data, including archives stored at the Jepara and Semarang National Narcotics Offices, the Jepara Trade and Industry Office regarding PMA and PMDN, as well as carving craft business units. Secondary data includes the monthly Gema Bumi
Kartini magazine published by the Jepara Regency Government, journals, research results relevant to the Jepara carving industry during the writing period. The data will also be complemented by interviews with
informants, policy makers and communities active in the carving craft sector.