Indonesian Arts and Crafts

If you visit Jagalan, Bantul, Indonesia, you'll find two things interesting enough, the first will find many shops selling silver, both see the ancient buildings. Since the first Jagalan a royal city and palace of Mataram Islam. Bantul government seems aware of the potential of the area and make Jagalan as a center of silver handicrafts and rural tourism.

Jagalan is a region located in the district of Bantul Banguntapan. The majority of livelihoods of the population are silversmiths. The beauty of silver is quite famous craft from both inside and outside the country. This was evident from the number of orders orders originating from within the country such as Bali, Jakarta and Yogyakarta. While from overseas, among others, America, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and Japan. "We never quiet orders from both inside and outside the country", said Samsudin successful one in the world of artisan silver.

This area there are approximately 40 crafters silver average each worker could spend five kg of silver bullion each month. Most silversmiths in Jagalan never a formal education about silver. According Mulyati Hartowiyono who is also a silver craftsmen, they get these skills are heritage and experience of reading books about silver.

Products produced include a variety of rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, earrings, brooches, wall hangings, miniatures - like a miniature golden train, rickshaw, buggy, boat, and other animals. Product prices vary widely, ranging from USD 2.30  for a ring of up to USD  200.00 million for a large wall hangings.

It was not complete when you visit Jagalan without tasting the traditional food area known as Kipo. Besides, you should try to get around in the vicinity of Jagalan, you will see buildings and traditional houses that are still original one old mosque, ancient tombs, temples mantup and phantom cave.