Male Domination in Inheritance and Development of Gim Embroidery in Surakarta, Indonesia

摘要

Gim embroidery is a crucial ornament both in Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat palace and in Surakarta Hadiningrat palace. Surakarta's embroiderers are often found from three generations, male parents to his sons and nephews, and or grandsons and grandnephews. Gim embroidery is only used during special occasions such as, important and sacred ceremonies. Therefore, it is not a sideline job, it is done through tirakat (fasting), and only men with less domestic responsibilities can do this.