For generations, the people of Solo in Central Java have created batik, using distinctive motifs in colours that identify their origin.
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Handcrafted
EXOTIC LEATHER CRAFTS
In addition to being a natural tourist destination, the city of Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, is well known as a centre for producing high-quality leather sandals and shoes.
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TANA TORAJAN SCULPTURE
Indonesia’s wealth of heritage handicrafts is as diverse as its many cultures. Each month we explore the archipelago’s offerings through a different traditional craft.
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Sarongs of Samarinda
Samarinda, the most populous city on the island of Borneo, has a long, rich history and eclectic culture, which makes the East Kalimantan capital a distinct destination in its own right.
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RIAU ISLANDS SHAWLS
Indonesia’s wealth of cultural handicrafts is as diverse as its many cultures. Each month we explore the archipelago’s offerings through a different traditional craft.
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