Development of Creative Economy Skills Through Macrame Crafts at Al Muhajirin Orphanage

Limited access to creative economy skills training remains a major challenge for children living in orphanages. The lack of practical skill provision places them at risk of facing difficulties in achieving economic independence in the future. One promising opportunity in the creative economy sector is macramé crafts, which are highly demanded in the market due to their aesthetic value and functional product variations. This activity aimed to enhance creative economy skills through macramé craft training, which can be further developed into marketable products. The program provided benefits such as fostering creativity, motivation, and entrepreneurial skills among participants. The implementation method consisted of four stages: preparation, socialization, practice, and evaluation. The activity took place at Al Muhajirin Orphanage during April–May 2025, involving 15 participants who attended four training sessions. The results showed that all participants successfully produced a macramé product and experienced significant skill improvement. Prior to the training, 100% of participants had no experience in making macramé. After the training, 53.3% demonstrated independent ability in producing macramé, while 46.7% were able to complete it with minimal assistance, indicating that all participants had moved beyond the “unable” category. These achievements indicate that the training was effective in providing a practical foundation for creative economy skills.