Perberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Pelatihan Kerajinan Kawat Bulu untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan dan Nilai Ekonomi di Desa Kaserangan

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The creative industry has the potential to support community economic development by transforming simple materials into products with economic value. This community service activity was carried out as part of the Student Community Service Program (KKM) in Kaserangan Village, Ciruas Subdistrict, Serang Regency, with a focus on empowering PKK women through training in chenille stem crafts. This activity aimed to improve participants’ skills and creativity while introducing the potential of handicrafts as a source of additional income. The method used was a participatory approach involving 25 PKK members through several stages, including program introduction, pre-tests, preparation of tools and materials, hands-on practice, mentoring, and post-tests. The results showed that 70–90% of participants had limited knowledge or no prior experience in making chenille stem crafts. After the training, 100% of participants understood the production process, were able to practice it independently, acquired new skills, and recognized business opportunities through these crafts.