Students participating in the 2026 Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) of the Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta organized a tie-dye batik (batik jumputan) training program in Jetis Hamlet, Patalan Village, Jetis District, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, recently. The program, titled Adyaswara Mengabdi 2026, involved ten students from three different study programs: Muhammad Jihaad Ramadhan Aji (Tourism 2023), Mohammad Ziyad Wijaya (Tourism 2023), Laiya Qitaroh Aurellia (Tourism 2023), Jenya Mustika Rani (Civic and Pancasila Education 2023), Desy Aulia Yulianti (Civic and Pancasila Education 2023), Eria Dwi Erdian Saputri (Civic and Pancasila Education 2023), Azhiva Pasyarinda (Educational Management 2023), Dea Citra Egita Sari (Educational Management 2023), Lintang Khalisa Rachist (Educational Management 2023), and Fiola Syahnia Salma (Educational Management 2023).

The training was aimed at housewives, who were considered to have significant potential to develop new skills and create business opportunities. This activity aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, which was implemented through entrepreneurship training for vulnerable groups.

The program began with a presentation on batik, including its production process, maintenance and care, the tools and materials required, and the technique to be used, namely the jumputan mixed with shibori technique. This technique was selected because it can produce a wide variety of unique and attractive patterns. Following the presentation, participants moved on to the practical session. The women were given the opportunity to directly practice making batik themselves, ensuring that the training was not merely theoretical but also provided space for active participation in the production process.

In addition to training on batik production and hands-on practice, the Adyaswara Mengabdi 2026 PLK team also provided information on appropriate marketing strategies. This was intended to help the tie-dye batik products achieve higher market value and better business prospects.

“Through this training program, it is hoped that the people of Jetis Hamlet, especially housewives, will be able to develop their creativity in ways that improve family welfare by utilizing tie-dye batik as a business opportunity while also preserving local cultural heritage,” said Muhammad Jihaad Ramadhan Aji.