Design of the molds for basketry water hyacinth to creative products concept of local identity

Abstract

The objective of this study 1) To study the shape of the template from the process of making basketry 2) To design a template hyacinth wicker products creative products 3) To test the woven pattern of water hyacinth wicker 4) To create a unique product that is more valuable to the local wisdom and value. Consumerism toward the development of water hyacinth wicker patterns. By specifying a sample group of 57 people. The tools used in the research consisted of the satisfaction questionnaire on the template pattern, water hyacinth weave basketry to local creative concept product. The results of the design of the water hyacinth wicker pattern design to the product of local identity concept found that the design shape can be a shape that has a concept as a creative product. Form 1 wicker-shaped pattern template from water hyacinth leaves The product is a chair with an average of 4.58 Form 2 template oval shaped wicker basket shape. The product was a basket of legs with an average of 4.48 Form 3 basket shaped shape from the bowl shape, the product received, the basket has a value of 4.22. All 3 forms that can be developed in the form of products that can satisfy level most satisfactory shape is the molds for Basketry 1. The product is a chair that is beautiful, the proportion of products is suitable for use, and strong, products are local and creative, in the process of water hyacinth wicker requires a template for forming. The original material used to make the wicker template is plywood or foam material. During the study phase the researcher invented the material for making water hyacinth woven basket template, using rubber water mixed with plastic watercolor, foamed foam templates are used for easy handling and longer durability.