Apart from Ijen Crater, there is brass handicraft from Bondowoso that is very unique and beautiful. Brass handicraft centers in Bondowoso are found in the village of Cindogo and Jurang Sapi, Tapen District (about 200 km from Surabaya) because the structure of the soil in these two villages are suitable as material for the brass mold. In the area of East Java, Bondowoso is famous for its handicrafts of brass, even in fact, this craft has been known since the Dutch colonial era. These two villages are located opposite and limited only highway that connecting Situbondo – Bondowoso. There are at least 50 craftsmen that make various brass handicraft. At the edge of the highway in two villages there are some show room displaying various handicrafts made of brass from small size such as ewer and vase, until to 7 meters along the shape of dragon.
Brass handicraft production of these two villages is pure handmade and all relying on the skills and perseverance maker. Besides on that, brass handicrafts from Bondowoso don’t use engine power. Brass craft from two villages has been known in the region around Indonesia even be exported to foreign countries. The specialty of brass handicraft products from Bondowoso are the level of the shiny more durable without additional processing and the yellow from the brass can last longer and sundries. This gallery receive orders to make various forms of brass handicrafts ranging from the need for household accessories & appliances (vases, picture frames, chairs, etc.), souvenirs, interior decoration of homes, places of interest, jars, place chewing, relief painting, a wide variety of miniature animals, and the tool needs (baking mold, frying pan, bell, chimes, etc.) as well as a wide variety of logos. This gallery also provide ready-made products and reservations in wholesale and retail by consumer design and desires. Let’s visit these villages in Bondowoso and collect the unique beautiful handicraft made from brass.
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