KLATEN, CENTRAL JAVA — Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta distributed The Business Capital Assistance of Batik Lurik ATBM (Non-Machine Loom) Lestari on Tuesday (10/18/22). The assistance results from excellent synergy with Tokopedia through the Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta Economic Program.
The assistance will be managed by beneficiaries of the ATBM Lestari Batik Lurik group, located in Karangasem Village, Cawas District, Klaten Regency. The Aid is in the form of Asset Capital and Working Capital. Asset Capital in the form of 2 (two) units of ATBM looms, 6 (six) units of pekers, 6 units of binoculars, 4 (four) units of combs, 10 clergy packages, and also 14 units of guns. Then the Working Capital includes 16 lasi, 34 feeds, 18 coloring, 18 closes, 9 (nine) peket sekir, 1 (one) package of nyucuk, and 70 kg of finishing.
Suyatmi, Head of the Lurik BATIK Group at ATBM, admitted that he started a rough weaving business in 2006 until he finally met an NGO and became acquainted with Dompet Dhuafa, little by little bringing changes to them. “After being given assistance, assistance, and marketing assistance, Alhamdulillah, currently Lurik ATBM batik can gradually develop and be known. However, the pandemic for the past 2 years has greatly impacted the business being initiated. Therefore, we would like to thank Dompet Dhuafa and the donors for their assistance,” said Suyatmi.
Yes, the pandemic impacted the community’s economy, especially for this Lestari group. Because of the marketing limitations and difficulty of raw materials, this batik business is not running correctly. So, this kind of help is essential. The Head of Cawas Sub-district in his speech before the symbolization of the Aid was rolled out.
“Even though it has been paused for 2 years due to the pandemic and shuffled businesses, it is hoped that with assistance like this, it can certainly support the growth and recovery of the community’s economy after the pandemic occurs,” said Moh. Prihadi, M.Si. Not only that, Moh. Prihadi also mentioned that this assistance can further develop the economy and welfare of batik lurik ATBM craftsmen. Because Lurik ATBM batik is one of the icons of Klaten, which is not found in many other regions.
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“Hopefully, the capital assistance distributed by Dompet Dhuafa with Tokopedia will bring benefits to residents, especially beneficiary mothers and families. Not only that, hopefully, because of this assistance, Dompet Dhuafa together with Tokopedia will get more blessings so that it can further expand its benefits,” concluded Bambang Edi Prasetyo, Program Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta.
There is a specialty in this ATBM Lestari Lurik Batik, a batik with natural dyes. When the symbolic handover of aid took place, the guests were also shown the process of making Batik Lurik ATBM from the beginning to become cloth.
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Hopefully, the capital assistance distributed by Dompet Dhuafa with Tokopedia will benefit residents, especially beneficiary mothers and families. Not only that, hopefully, because of this assistance, Dompet Dhuafa together with Tokopedia will get more blessings so that it can further expand its benefits,” concluded Bambang Edi Prasetyo, Program Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta. (Dompet Dhuafa / Yogyakarta / Dhika)