Catalog of Handicraft & Furniture from Yogyakarta / Jogja

Yogyakarta The Handicraft Heaven

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Welcome to Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta has long been known as the "Handicraft Heaven". The hundreds years old temples are the evidences of Yogyakarta's richness of creativity and art. Kasongan has been (for centuries) famous for it's pottery. Kotagede is famous as a center of silver handicraft.

Silver Handmade Yogyakarta

A small town called Kotagede is famous as a center of silver production (in the area) and visitors are welcomed to tour the workshops and outlets to see the artisans work. It's located 6 kms from the city center.

Batik Yogyakarta

Batik Handmade Yogyakarta

Batik is a unique art form, a combination between artistic expression and technical skill of which Indonesia is considered to produced the finest in the world. While available as a factory-made product, much of it is still done by hand using beeswax, paraffin and a multi-color cloth dyeing process.

Masks (topeng) Yogyakarta

Masks (topeng) Handmade Yogyakarta

Masks are made of metal, wood or some other material resembling the features of a person or an animal taken from the rich Ramayana tales still very much part of the living culture of Java. Art shops everywhere in Yogya sell 'topeng' in many shapes or forms, but of course varying in quality.

Painting Traditional Puppet

Painting Traditional Puppet Yogyakarta

Paintings by famous Indonesia artists such Raden Saleh, Affandi, Amri Yahya and Sapto Hudoyo can be found in the numerous galleries and studios around Yogya.

Leather Crafts Yogyakarta

Leather Crafts Handmade Yogyakarta

The finished product for the leather craft industry can be in the form of puppets, famous as "Wayang Kulit" performers, room decorations, bags, sandals, clothing, fans and many small souvenir items.
Those products can be found easily in the stores or on sidewalk stalls on Jalan Malioboro, Beringharjo Market, Kauman, etc.

Wood, Rattan, and Bamboo Crafts Yogyakarta

Wood, Rattan, and Bamboo Crafts Handmade Yogyakarta

Yogya is a buyer's paradise for these handicrafts. Wood, rattan and bamboo can be found made into many attractive craft items for interior home decoration and gifts.

Earthenware and Ceramics Yogyakarta

Earthenware and Ceramics Handmade Yogyakarta

The most famous village for this handicraft is Kasongan, located about 7 kilometers from Yogya. Kasongan products in wide variety of styles and sizes used for artistic and practical purposes are very famous both in Indonesia and as export.

Tortoise Shell and Horn Craft Yogyakarta

Tortoise Shell and Horn Craft Handmade Yogyakarta

The shell of turtles and the horn of water buffaloes or cows are also used in traditional handicraft. Lestari Mulyo workshop in Kota Gede produces handicrafts such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, hair pins, and serving spoons. Besides Kota Gede, these craft articles can be found along the sidewalks of Malioboro or at the craft center in Jalan Adisucipto.

Brassware, Copperware Handmade Yogyakarta

Besides being famous for its silverware, Kota Gede is also famous for its brassware and copperware. Traditional brass product like betel nut sets, smoker's sets, ceiling lamps and many useful decorative items can be found in shops in Kota Gede and Beringharjo market on the south part of Malioboro.