Transformation of Local Wisdom Value about Kerawang Gayo

This study aims to determine how is the transformation of the local wisdom value about Kerawang Gayo in the District of Kebayakan, Central Aceh District. This research was conducted through qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research informants were determined by a purposive sampling technique involving traditional leaders, Kerawang Gayo's craftsmen, and the tourism department. The data collection techniques were done through interviews, observation and documentation study. The results showed that changes in socio-cultural conditions that affect the transmission of culture that exists in society. Because by understanding changes in at least two conditions or circumstances that can be known namely the state of pre-change and post-change. Pre changes to the filigree motif gayo poured into itupitu space (seven-room house), and after the change poured into ulen-ulen (moon cloth), souvenirs or souvenirs that are only found in the Gayo’s tribe. Therefore, a transformation is carried out to preserve local culture so that it can survive and be enjoyed by the next generation without changing the original structure and meaning contained there.