The Jepara Carving Industry is Less Attractive to Young People
Commission B of the DPRD of Central Java Province with the residents of Sembada Carving Village, Petekeyan, Jepara Regency, Tuesday (12/7/2022), discussed the wood carving industry.
The wood carving industry in Jepara Regency has experienced ups and downs. Now, the wood carving industry is still faced with the problem of the lack of human resources and raw materials which are considered quite difficult.
This issue became the subject of discussion between Commission B of the DPRD of Central Java Province with officials from Rohman Village and the residents of Sembada Carving Village, Petekeyan, Jepara Regency, Tuesday (12/7/2022). During the discussion, the Chairman of Commission B of the DPRD of Central Java Province, Sumanto said that his party would look at the problem of the lack of human resources which was so urgent, see developments, and the culture had to be addressed immediately.
“This needs to be done, so that human resources do not disappear and change direction. That is, from carving craftsmen to something else so that future generations can no longer see the art of carving," said Sumanto.
On that occasion, Commission B also visited the center for ornamental sculpture crafts in Mulyoharjo Village, Jepara Regency. There, the members of the Council were received by village officials, Bayu Jupriyono.
With the same problem, Bayu also revealed the lack of interest of young people in the world of Jepara carving. This condition makes the old carvers worry about the continuity of the carving craft in Jepara Regency for the needs of the Central Java market to the world.
“Maintaining local traditions and attracting the attention of young people to engage in carving is a challenge. Complaints from the public regarding furniture are that the price of raw materials is increasing. In fact, the selling price tends to be static or fixed," explained Bayu.
Hearing this, Commission B will convey the problem to the relevant agencies so that they can be of common concern. The goal is to continue to provide the benefits of carving that have become global and become the wealth of Central Java.
"This issue is a shared responsibility and pride because this is part of the regional partners of the Central Java Province. The hope is that in the future the income from the carving industry will be good so that it can attract young people," said Sumanto.
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