Getting to Know the Variety of Fabric Drawing Arts from Indonesia

Every 2nd in October, since 2009, Indonesia has commemorated it as National Batik Day. This commemoration was decided since Unesco declared batik as a Humanitarian Heritage for Oral and Intangible Culture (Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity). In various literature records, it is known that batik comes from two words in Javanese, […]

Eco-Friendly Craft Materials, from Banana Fibre to Kombucha

The craft industry is increasingly innovating to be able to adapt to environmental issues that hotly discussed. One of the innovations is to utilize organic materials that environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Craftsmen also collaborate with researchers to find new materials that can be used as craft products. So far, we are familiar with […]

Introduce Indonesian Spices to the World

Even though it is known as the world spice-producing country, the popularity of Indonesia spices is still not too well known. That is why the Indonesia government developed a program entitled Indonesia Spice Up The World (ISUTW). Indonesia Spice Up The World is one of the government programs involving ministries/agencies, as one of the efforts […]

Banten Handicrafts That You Must Know!

Besides famous for its tourist destinations, Banten is also famous for some of its handicrafts. These handicrafts are made directly by the native people of Banten and have their own beauty and characteristics. In fact, some of these typical handicrafts also contain mystical values. What are the typical Banten handicrafts? The first typical Banten handicraft […]

Get to know About Batik Lasem Tiga Negeri with Unique Motifs

Batik tiga negeri is batik that has three colors, including red, blue, and sogan (yellowish brown). In Lasem, Rembang Regency, Central Java, batik tiga negeri has been exist for hundreds of years. At that time, batik tiga negeri used noni root for red, indigofera leaves for blue, and tegeran wood for brown. Although it has […]

East Kalimantan Handicrafts, a Form of Indonesian Cultural Heritage

The handicrafts of East Kalimantan are one of the cultural heritages that have recently begun to fade. Various forms of wicker handicrafts made of bamboo which have been an example of local culture are slowly being abandoned and replaced with modern tools due to the times. The forms of East Kalimantan handicrafts such as tray, […]

The Craft Industry in Kotagede

Kotagede, a sub-district located in Yogyakarta city, Province of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This area is bordered by Bantul Regency in the north, east and south, and is bordered by Umbulharjo District in the west. Since ancient times, the indigenous people of Kotagede which called as Kalang people, have the expertise to make […]

Some Indonesian Handicrafts That Sell Abroad

As is known, Indonesia has a lot of unique crafts that very well known, but are there many Indonesian handicrafts that sell well abroad? In fact, there are many Indonesian handicrafts that sell well abroad, ranging from batik cloth, wayang, to woven bamboo. All these crafts are sold abroad, of course because they have their […]

Getting to know Ulos, Songket and Sasirangan Fabrics

One of the most famous Indonesian charms abroad is wastra, or Indonesian authentic fabrics. The popularity and uniqueness of this Indonesian product has even been named UNESCO as world cultural heritage. Wastra is an Indonesian product that also an endless source of inspiration. The philosophical values embodied in each of its styles become the identity […]