Manding Leathercraft Center

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A. Overview

Bantul Regency, Special Province of Yogyakarta deserves the title of handicraft center regency. One of the handicraft centers in Bantul Regency is Manding Village Leather Handicraft Center. Handicrafts from Manding are made from leather of preserved cow hide which are surely the favorite of many people.

As can be found in Cibaduyut, Bandung and Tanggulangin, Sidoarjo, we can find many leather handicrafts shops along the street of Manding. Manding Village becomes the main destination for visitors looking for souvenirs made from leather. In this village, visitors can get jackets, bags, wallets, shoes, belts, etc.

The skill of Manding people in processing leather is an inheritance. The making of leather handicrafts was pioneered by three young men of Manding in 1947, namely Prapto Sudarmo, Ratno Suharjo, and Wardi Utomo. The three previously worked in a leather company in Yogyakarta downtown which produced clothes and horse saddles. The three decided to open their own business by producing bags, jackets, etc. Since its establishment until the 90s, Manding craftsmen are able to export their products to Spain. Nowadays, there are about a hundred of leather craftsmen in Manding.

Not only in the showrooms, the leather handicrafts are also sold in some areas of Jogja, and even other cities such as Jakarta, Solo, Semarang, and Bali. The handicrafts are also exported to Australia.

B. Features

This area becomes a destination for visitors of Bantul who wants to buy souvenirs for their families. Moreover, many local people like to buy shoes in Manding, especially shoes for working, because the price is reasonable and the quality is satisfying.

The handicrafts offered in this center are wallets, shoes, bags, belts, jackets, and leather souvenirs made by order. The handicrafts are made from cow hide and are produced in household industries. By employing several workers to do the pattern making, cutting and sewing, craftsmen are able to open a shop and sell their own products. No wonder if along the street, almost all houses function as showrooms. In addition to buying the available handicrafts, visitors can also order desired and customized handicrafts.

Moreover, this location is convenient because it is on the main road of Yogyakarta – Parangtritis. Therefore, if you visit Parangtritis Beach, you can drop by this handicraft center to enjoy the quality leather handicrafts which have been exported to foreign countries.

C. Location

This handicraft center is located on Parangtritis Street km. 11 in Manding Village, Sabdodadi Subdistrict, Bantul District.

D. Access

To reach this handicrafts center, visitors can go through Parangtritis Street. After passing the Ringroad, turn right at the second traffic light. Visitors must not be confused in finding this handicraft center because there is a gateway inscribed with Sentra Kerajinan Kulit Manding (Manding Leather Handicrafts Center). Visitors can take a bus or private transportation to go there. Along the street of Manding, there are showrooms selling various leather products.

E. Price

This accessories made from cow hide is sold at various prices, ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands. A leather jacket, for instance, can be sold at Rp 750,000 – 800,000.

Text: Andreas Eko Wahyu
Translation: Febrianti Ika Dewi
Photo(s): Collections of Jogjatrip.com
(Primary data and various sources)

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