MAHYUDDIN DT. SUTAN MAHARAJA SEBAGAI PENGGERAK EKONOMI PEREMPUAN DI MINANGKABAU AWAL ABAD KE-20

Mahyudin Dt. Sutan Maharaja in Sulit Air is better known as a journalist and traditional leader. In fact, Maharaja, through her journalistic activities, has been the driving force for women's economy Minangkabau early 20th century. This evidenced by his efforts to establish Kerajinan Laras Nan Dua (1907), Women's Weaving School (1909), Vereeniging Pemadjukan Kepandaian Bertenoen (1914) Sarikat Sekolah Tenun (1914). He was also directly involved creation of Andeh Setia (1912), which later inspired founding Kakak Saijo (1913) Sakato (1913). Through this economic movement weaving sector, drives Minangkabau.