Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 There are over 75,000 handicraft makers in Yogyakarta Special Province producing everything from key chains to furniture. Although the stalls on Jalan Malioboro and in Pasar Beringharjo sell many of these locally made products, day-trips to the villages where they originate provides a look at the workers in action and a jaunt into the countryside, leaving the noise and traffic of Jogja behind. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Turn left off Jl. Parangtritis at Km. 8.4, then right opposite Out of Asia. When the asphalt road curves right, go straight down a dirt track. Set back in the trees is the workshop and showroom. Home interiors, many from natural products. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 A large, modern marketplace set up to display the work of area craftsmen: pottery, batik, natural products, stone carving, home furnishings and much more. Across the road is a performing arts theater and visual arts exhibition venue. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Shops lining both sides of the main street sell jackets, footwear, bags, handbags, wallets and belts. Ibu Isnaini's family – of the shop with the same name – also makes leather home décor accessories such as magazine and CD holders, jewelry boxes and tote bags. Most of their products are made for export to western countries, but if you ask to see the workshop at her home you can place an order there. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 This village produces many kinds of earthenware such as flower vases, fruit bowls, and candle holders. See the production process, young craftsmen pressing the clay into moulds and shaping the final product after the moulds are removed; the wood fired oven-kiln; painting and decorating the final product, and shop, shop, shop. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Banyusumurup is located 20 km south of Jogja in Imogiri, just few hundred meters from the Royal Cemetery. About 40 craftsmen in Banyusumurup are keris-makers. A keris is a traditional dagger that many Javanese believe has spiritual powers. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Giriloyo is located 22 km south of Jogja on the road to Imogiri and has its own very unique batik style. Visitors may try creating batik tulis (hand-drawn batik) with a canting (the tool used to distribute the wax). http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 A nice little museum rebuilt after the May 2006 earthquake. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Kasongan is located 6 km south of Jogja and artisans produce earthenware plates, bowls, and home decorations. Visitors can browse in the many shops and showrooms along the main street and see the pottery-making process while chatting with the villagers. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 There are two areas called Pucung. (The other one is in Imogiri and produces wayang kulit, leather puppets.) This one is located 3 km north of Bantul city. Its craftsmen and women produce wood carvings, dried flowers and other handicrafts. Many of the souvenir items sold on Jalan Malioboro and in Pasar Beringharjo are made in Pucung. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 The artisans here produce a variety of batik-on-wood and carved items, such as wooden masks, jewelry cases, small animals, sculptures and accessories, some with a natural varnish finish and others using a batik finish. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Almost all of the villagers are wood carvers who make masks, loro blonyo (Javanese bridal couples), and statues. This village lies on beautiful hill with fresh air. The villagers also offer friendly Javanese hospitality and classical epic mask dance, a love story about Prince Panji Asmarabangun and Princess Dewi Candrakirana. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Garotan village is well known for its wrought iron makers. They produce beautiful Dutch-style lamps and garden furniture, as well as other ornamental iron works. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 In the same area as Garotan is Ngeposari village, which produces limestone handicrafts. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 A bamboo handicrafts center where visitors can buy beautiful products directly from craftsmen or learn how to make bamboo handicrafts. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Located 12 km west of Jogja, hand-woven wickerwork is the main product produced in the following villages. Visitors can learn how to weave simple wickerwork while having a nice chat with villagers. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Located 12 km west of Jogja, the following villages produce bamboo handicrafts, such as home decorations. Visitors can learn how to make bamboo crafts while chatting with the villagers and can buy beautiful products direct from the craftsmen. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 There are two traditional glass painters, both in Muntilan, near Borobudur. Pak Maryono primarily paints Islamic themes and Pak Sutanto's work features scenes from the Ramayana epic. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 In Cepogo village, Boyolali, to the north of Jogja, are many shops designing, producing and selling copper goods. Everything from pots and pans to home accessories to lighting fixtures and large sculptures. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700 Kota Gede, practically a suburb to the south of Jogja, is best known for its silver shops, but also produces gold jewelry. Local shoppers advise the small shops located along both sides of Jl. Mondorakan, Kota Gede's main street. http://www.jogjapages.com/en/handicraft-village/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0700