During a visit to the Pekalongan Batik Museum over the weekend, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar emphasized the need for synergy between the government and business actors to promote sustainable batik production.
“We cannot just come, discuss, and then leave. There must be real follow-up, starting from ecosystem mapping and production space to support for natural dyes and waste processing,” she said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Irene encouraged all elements of society to back innovations that are not only marketable but also environmentally friendly and sustainable.
She also praised the enthusiasm and efforts of the Pekalongan community in preserving and developing batik as both a cultural heritage and an economic driver.
“I’ve been here for less than 24 hours, but I’ve already seen strong potential — in terms of product quality, cultural preservation, and eco-friendly innovation,” she said.
The Pekalongan Batik Museum, inaugurated on July 12, 2006, features a collection of batik from across Indonesia. Managed by a cross-regional batik community, the museum is intended to serve as a hub for cultural preservation, educational tourism, and accessible information on batik.
As of 2021, the museum housed 1,210 ancient and modern batik pieces from around the country.
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