Indonesia has a variety of handicrafts that has characteristic of each region. One of the existing crafts is a craft made of fiber. Fiber is a material whose ratio of length and width is very large and the constituent molecules are oriented, especially in the long direction. Humans use fiber in many ways, such as […]
Category: Handicraft
Get to Know About Crafts from Corn Husk Waste
Organic waste is related to substances originating from living things (animals or plants) such as oil and coal. Many organic wastes can be used and generate high profits, made to various kinds of handicrafts. One of the organic wastes that can be used as handicrafts is corn husk waste. Corn grows in almost all regions […]
Ceramic Making Techniques in Indonesia
According to Bambang Gatot Soebroto in a journal entitled Four Basic Techniques for Making Manual Ceramics (Without Rotary Tools) (2019), there are four basic techniques that often used in making ceramics: Twisted techniqueThis technique is also often referred to as a coil. Usually applied on a rotary table, because the craftsman will add the twist […]
The Definition of Ceramic Crafts
Ceramic crafts have been known since the Neolithic era. This statement proved by the discovery of various small pieces of pottery on the hills of Sumatran clam shells (in Indonesia). Ceramic craft is a type of craft made from forming and burning clay so that it changes its nature. In this case, the change referred […]
Hoop Bracelet, Typical Crafts of Dayak Meratus Tribe
The typical Simpai bracelet of the Dayak Meratus tribe can be used as a souvenir when visiting Loksado District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, South Kalimantan. This hoop bracelet is made from fern fibers or commonly called alang am, whose raw material can only be found on the slopes of the mountains facing the sun. If […]
Bone Carvers in Cileunyi, Turns Beef Bones into Crafts
Bandung city is full of uniqueness. Various kinds of crafts are here. Starting from decoration, to clothes. That is why people call it as Paris van Java. Apart from being a fashion city, various handicrafts are often found in Bandung. One of them is the art center for carving cow bones in Kampung Pasir Tukul, […]
SME’s in Jambi City Presents Various Handicrafts from Beads
Various handicrafts from beads are still very popular in the market. This homemade product seems timeless. The SME’s has produced various types of beads. There are more than 10 types of handicrafts from beads include bags, tissue boxes, candy holders, tenong, egg holders and many more. There are still many buyers for this bead craft, […]
Hunting for handicrafts in Yogyakarta? This is the place!
The Special Region of Yogyakarta or which is familiarly called Jogja also has a lot of potential for handicrafts or crafts products. Craft centers in Yogyakarta are scattered in several areas, including ceramics in Kasongan, silver in Kotagede, batik in Ngasem, leather in Manding, and many more. If you are planning to stop in Yogyakarta, […]
Bamboo Woven in Indonesia
Bamboo is a tropical plant that can be found in Indonesia. This grassy plant, which has strong and tall segmented stems, has an important function in three basic human needs. Bamboo can be used to meet various needs for clothing, food and shelter. In food, young bamboo (bamboo shoots) can be used as a base […]
Types and Characteristics of Mixed Media-Based Crafts
Mixed media-based crafts are works made with the aim of changing the shape of an object. In other words, crafts that were originally made from one type of material can combined with other compositions to make them more attractive. Changes made in mixed media-based craft concept do not diminish its function. Mixed media based crafts […]