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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 In other words, crafts that were originally made from one type of material can combined with other compositions to make them more attractive.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 […]