Identifying the Potential and Existence of Traditional Blacksmith Crafts In Paterongan Village, Galis District, Bangkalan Regency Yuliana Windi Sari, Merlia Indah Prastiwi
Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
Abstract
Blacksmith craftsmanship is a local potential found in the Madura Islands. The Madura Islands
consist of four districts namely Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan and Sumenep. The blacksmith
craft in Bangkalan Regency is one form of creative local economy based on local potential
owned by the community, especially the people of Madura. The blacksmith craft itself is a
creative economy that requires further development, based on this aspect, it is known that the
blacksmith craft has not received special attention from the local government so that the
existence of blacksmith craftsmen has stagnated both in the innovation of the products produced,
the marketing range so that the follow-up that needs to be done is through the identification of
potential in blacksmith craftsmen to see how the development of blacksmith craft businesses is
carried out and the important role of blacksmith craftsmen in showing its existence as a main
livelihood and as a side livelihood, The research conducted aims to identify the potential for the
development of blacksmithing businesses in producing handicraft products in Paterongan
Village, Galis District, Bangkalan Regency and to find out about the existence and existence of
traditional blacksmith crafts in Paterongan Village, Galis District, Bangkalan Regency. The
existence of traditional blacksmith craftsmen in the structure and social system is part of the
mechanism of community life to maintain traditions for generations because this blacksmith craft
is a family heritage business, the expertise possessed is also related to how the community
maintains its business, abilities and expertise possessed. This blacksmith craft produces products
such as knives and other sharp weapons used for household needs and other activities. The
blacksmith craft also involves the role of the nuclear family consisting of husband and wife with
the traditional division of labour in accordance with the agreement. This research uses qualitative
methods for and in-depth interviews with blacksmith craftsmen.
Keywords: Potential Identification, Business Development, Existence, Blacksmithing
