Continuity of Traditional Ceramic Arts in The Socio-cultural Context of Crafters Society

摘要

Traditional ceramic art in various regions of Indonesia has existed for hundred years, but its form and function still remain sustainable in the modern era, it is allegedly influenced by various socio-cultural elements of crafters who have a pattern of inheritance continuing to their next generations, in addition, it is also supported by geographic and demographic conditions. The purpose of this research is to explain the socio-cultural elements of traditional ceramic crafters society in Takalar Regency South Sulawesi Province Indonesia that support the continuity of making traditional ceramic art. A qualitative research method in the form of observation, interview, and literature study. Data analysis uses an interactive model with a flow system. The results show that various socio-cultural elements such as natural environment, history, demography and gender, education, belief system, and economy are the main support of the continuity of traditional ceramic art in Takalar Regency. Traditional ceramic craft art also as local cultural product serves as cooking utensils and ritual necessity keeps its continuity in the society.