UMKM Bambu Weaving and Economic Impact

Sep 12, 2024

Lecture Notes on UMKM Kerajinan Anyaman Bambu

Introduction

  • Speaker: Solikun, Kepala Dusun Arangan, Desa Candi, Kecamatan Bandungan
  • Role: Kepala Dusun Arangan since 2010
  • Topic: UMKM (Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah) focusing on bamboo weaving crafts

Overview of UMKM Bambu Weaving

  • Product Specialty: Bamboo weaving crafts known as "anyaman" for creating baskets primarily used for holding bananas
  • Additional Uses: These woven products can also be used for holding fruits and vegetables, particularly for sale in Bandungan's tourist spots

Economic Impact

  • The bamboo weaving industry has significantly boosted the local economy
  • Ensures the economic status of the community is on par with neighboring areas
  • Primarily done by local women as a means to support family income

Personal Background

  • Name: Ibu (Speaker)
  • Location: Dusun Arangan, Desa Candi, Kecamatan Bandungan
  • Business Type: Basket weaving
  • Learned weaving from a young age, starting from third grade
  • Skill transmission from older generations (parents)
  • Challenges: Initially difficult but improved with practice

Product Pricing and Sales

  • Various sizes of baskets with different price points:
    • Smallest size: 40 pieces per bundle, priced at Rp30,000
    • Slightly larger: priced at Rp35,000
    • Larger sizes available up to the largest for avocado baskets at Rp80,000 per bundle
  • Sales Channels:
    • Direct sales to consumers at higher prices
    • Sales to middlemen ("pengepul") at slightly lower prices

Product Quality

  • Baskets from Dusun Arangan are known for their strength and durability compared to others from nearby areas
  • Offers a more robust option for carrying bananas than thinner alternatives

Economic Contribution

  • Provides auxiliary income for families, helping with expenses such as children's allowances

Future Aspirations

  • Diversification of product use beyond banana baskets
  • Desire for government support in exploring new market opportunities or applications for woven products
  • Hope for better exposure and expansion of product utility
  • Acknowledgement of current limitations in exploring new sales avenues without external support

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on the need for governmental assistance to enhance product use and market presence
  • Gratitude expressed by the speaker

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