MIX USE PATTERN OF GENDER BASIS BATIK CRAFTSMAN RESIDENTIAL HOUSES IN BABAGAN VILLAGE

Abstract

Phenomenon of residential houses function changing in the settlements of batik craftsmen is the result of the transformation process of cultural and social dynamics that exist in society. The pattern of residential space changes as space functions are needed. The village of Babagan batik craftsmen is a traditional village that has life values and local wisdom which are reflected in the utilization of residential spaces. Residential houses within the settlement initially had a role for the social function, yet by the time, almost all houses in Babagan village are used for batik production function. The house, which should be a residence, has changed its function into a business space to produce batik by applying mix use pattern. This research discusses the pattern of residential space use in mix use pattern by batik craftsmen who are undertaken by women as an effort to increase the family economic sector. This research uses qualitative method with phenomenology paradigm, which is trying to understand the meaning (meaning seeking) of an event and its relation with the ordinary people in certain situations (Moleong, 2000). The analytical method used is descriptive interpretative analysis. Result of the research indicates that there is space utilization by using pattern of mix use based on gender, that is a concept of residence with pattern of space utilization as batik production business without changing or adding the living room order. Yet the residential spaces are conditioned by the mix use by women as batik production rooms.