Articles tagged ‘Handicrafts’
Batik – an Intangible Heritage Wonder
By Barrie | May 26th, 2008 |
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Batik is a popular decorated textile but for Javanese, it means much more — it embodies a philosophy that holds importance from the cradle to the grave. It is still a common practice to wrap newborns in batik cloth, and a piece of batik selendang (scarf) is regularly used to carry the baby around. When [...]
Upcoming Events in Indonesia
By Barrie | May 15th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Along with the endorsement of 2008 as Visit Indonesia Year, a line-up of programs has been arranged to give visitors a closer encounter with the country’s magnificent culture. Here are some of the highlights to come in the next few months:
Craftsmen of Bejijong: Trowulan, East Java
By Barrie | May 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Trowulan, located some 12 kilometers south of Mojokerto regency in East Java, has long been known as a historical site. The Hindu and Buddhist-influenced temples that dot the area are evidence of a rich cultural heritage, which also includes ceramic pieces, bronze and silver art and stone carvings. But the few craftsmen still engaged in [...]
Wayang Golek: Heubeul Isuk, West Java
By Barrie | April 2nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Wayang golek, or wooden puppets, are usually presented on stage in front of hundreds of spectators, in a show that lasts all night. But in West Java, these puppets have ventured off the stage and into the souvenir and interior decoration market. Many of these puppets come from a hamlet located far away from the [...]
Wayang Wong Bharata
By Barrie | March 12th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The vast archipelagic nation of Indonesia is blessed with a wealth of indigenous cultures that stretch across from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to Papua. So diverse and various is Indonesian culture that the national slogan Bhinneka Tunggal Ika — “Unity in Diversity” — is an apt reflection of this plurality. One art form that is part [...]
The Weavers’ Ritual: East Sumba, West Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | March 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
There are two kinds of ikat (woven textiles) in East Sumba — hinggi, which is intended for use by men, and lawu, a songket (embroidered piece) or sarong made of fabric interwoven with gold or silver thread for women. Aside from being used as items of clothing worn daily, these two types of textiles play [...]
Handicraft Exports Up 10 pct: Bali
By Barrie | March 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
In what is seen as an excellent sign for this year, trade-wise, Bali’s handicraft exports in January 2008 rose 10 percent to US$16.9 million from US$15.14 million in the same period last year. This boost partially reflects the growing number of tourists to the island. Wooden handicraft and furniture topped the list of foreign exchange [...]
Barongsai Makers: Bogor, West Java
By Barrie | February 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The month before Chinese New Year is always the busiest time of the year for Lily Hambaly and her team as they work to finish dozens of barongsai (lion dance) masks and costumes. In their workshop on Jl. Roda in Bogor, Lily’s team made 20 costumes for the traditional Chinese lion dance in December.
Pasar Kebun Sayur: Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
By Barrie | February 4th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Kebun Sayur market in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, is famous for its gemstones and semi-precious stones, with buyers both foreign and local regularly visiting the market in search of jewelry and other handcrafted wares. Most famous among the market’s offerings are gemstones, such as agate, amethyst, opal, topaz and turquoise.
Made in Bali
By Barrie | February 1st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The first thing Gil Cowen sees when she looks out of her Balinese villa each morning are rice fields and palm trees as far as the eye can see. But it’s not just the lush landscape or proximity to one of the world’s best surf breaks that lured Cowen to the village of Canggu three [...]
