Icons and symbols of the local culture of Gorontalo, e.g., symbols in the wedding ceremony are not widely used as a motif in Karawo embroidery. There are some motifs that represent the culture of Gorontalo, yet the meaning embedded is usually about the traditional culture. Ultimately, such motifs do not draw the attention of teens since they consider themselves beyond the traditional trend. In addressing the problem, deconstructing the traditional symbols, i.e., rendering meaning according to the phenomenon and perspectives of youth nowadays is applicable in creating Karawo design for the teenagers. Complex Karawo motifs in a fabric make it monotonous which happen to be adults or elderly’s favourite. This contrasts to the teens’ fashion preference: a simple, bold, and dynamic motif.
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According to a report by Katadata.co.id, in 2014 there are 325 millions of smartphone users in Indonesia-this outnumbers the 252.16 million of the total population in Indonesia. Similarly, the data by the Ministry of Communication reveal that 321 million of pre-paid mobile service users outnumber those 4.3 million of postpaid service users (from databoks. Katadata.co.id., 2016).
The function of mobile phone has been shifted to wider use; its use is not only as a tool of communication but also as a multifunction device to access the Internet, to play games, to listen to a music, to capture precious moments with its camera (either to take selfies or grouvie pictures), and even to finish a certain assignments. Using the mobile phone for social media purposes, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Path, is the prominent utility of a phone. The more sophisticated a mobile phone is, the more addicted a teen to such a gadget; the massive use of smartphones is illustrated in the following Figure
2. Identification and analysis of …show more content…
According to a report by Katadata.co.id, in 2014 there are 325 millions of smartphone users in Indonesia-this outnumbers the 252.16 million of the total population in Indonesia. Similarly, the data by the Ministry of Communication reveal that 321 million of pre-paid mobile service users outnumber those 4.3 million of postpaid service users (from databoks. Katadata.co.id., 2016).
The function of mobile phone has been shifted to wider use; its use is not only as a tool of communication but also as a multifunction device to access the Internet, to play games, to listen to a music, to capture precious moments with its camera (either to take selfies or grouvie pictures), and even to finish a certain assignments. Using the mobile phone for social media purposes, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Path, is the prominent utility of a phone. The more sophisticated a mobile phone is, the more addicted a teen to such a gadget; the massive use of smartphones is illustrated in the following Figure