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The study aims to explore Indonesian government employees' experiences with mandatory batik attire and its effects on identity and workplace interactions.

May 15, 2026Clothing Cultures

Weaving an identity: A phenomenology exploration of government employee’s lived experiences with mandatory batik attire in Indonesia

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ISIda Ayu SwandewiBinus University LMLa ManiBinus University MPMega PutriBinus University

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Qualitative phenomenological exploration reveals batik's role in shaping identity and workplace dynamics.

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The study aims to explore Indonesian government employees' experiences with mandatory batik attire and its effects on identity and workplace interactions.
Qualitative phenomenological approach
Data collected through semi-structured interviews
Focus on state-owned enterprises and schools
Wearing batik enhances national identity, especially with regionally diverse designs.
Batik promotes a friendly workplace atmosphere, fostering better interactions among co-workers and customers.
Batik serves as an effective medium for cultural transmission in educational settings.

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Swandewi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b983e7dec685947ac368 https://doi.org/10.1386/cc_00097_1

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