Sustainability of traditional ceramic art in Basang Tamiang, Kapal Village, Badung Regency

Abstract

The life Balinese community is closely to religious ceremonies that utilize traditional ceramics as ceremonial tools. Among several traditional ceramic craft centers scattered throughout Bali, there is one craft center remains resilient, while some other traditional ceramic craft centers tend to become marginalized. The research objective to analyze the sustainability traditional ceramic art of Basang Tamiang from the perspective the younger generation. The main research issues are the sustainability traditional ceramic art Basang Tamiang from the perspective of the younger generation, aesthetics traditional ceramic art Basang Tamiang, and implications sustainability traditional ceramic art Basang Tamiang on the social, cultural, and economic aspects for the craftsmen. The research method carried out with qualitative, data collected by observation, interviews, and documentation using purposive sampling. The study is conducted in Banjar Basang Tamiang, Kapal Village in 2023. The research findings are First, the sustainability traditional ceramic art is solely based on belief and respect for ancestors. The younger generation shows little interest in directly engaging as ceramic craftsmen, posing a threat to continuity of its existence. Second, the aesthetics of traditional ceramic art indicate that ornamental ceramics take the form of artistic touches given to animal and human figurines, while ceramics for religious ceremonies are crafted in various forms and sizes according to their functions. Third, the sustainability traditional ceramic art has implications for economic improvement, social interaction closeness, job opportunities, and product diversity.