Pusat Kerajinan Natural

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A. Overview

Natural Handicraft Marketplace, or Pusat Kerajinan Natural as the local call it, was founded in 1992 while the production of natural fiber handicrafts had been carried on years before with the jute sack making. As the jute sacks could not compete with plastic sacks, the then regent of Kulon Progo suggested that the natural fiber should be used to make more marketable art products instead of mere sacks.

The establishment of the Natural Handicraft Marketplace was big thanks to Mrs. Isti Rahayu, who inherited the skill of making handicrafts using fibers of plants such as pandanus, eceng gondok (water plant), agel, and gajih from her parents. She then called for her neighbors participation in developing the handicraft production and received positive responses. Thus there was founded a community of natural handicraft makers.

In its early development, the handicrafts are sold in Malioboro and Beringharjo Market. Gaining good reception from the market, since 2006 the products began to be exported with the service of PT Suwastama Solo.

B. Features

Bags are the main products sold in Natural Handicraft Marketplace. There are oval bags, crescent-shaped bags, turtle-shaped bags, and many others. The shape, size, and use of the bags vary.

As of the quality, there is no need to worry. The place only displays selected products, of which some of them have export quality. Visiting the market, you can also enjoy the natural countryside environment and the warmness of Mentobayan Village.

C. Location

Natural Handicraft Marketplace is situated in Mentobayan Village, Salam Rejo Sub-district, Sentolo District, Kulon Progo Regency, Yogyakarta.

D. Access

To reach the location, visitors can go by motorcycle or car. If taking a bus, the route is as follows:

Sentolo can be reached by bus heading for Wates from Giwangan Bus Station, Yogyakarta; get off in Mentobayan Village, Salam Rejo Sub-district. The bus fare will be about Rp 7,500.

E. Ticket

The marketplace does not apply any admission charges.

F. Accommodations and Other Facilities

Visitors may use some facilities (mosque, food stalls, and so on) around the complex although there is actually nothing special provided for tourists.

Text: Mujibur Rohman
Photo(s): Collection of Jogjatrip.com
Translation: Reza Daffi
(Primary data and various sources)

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If you are from outside Yogyakarta and want to visit this place by travel agency services,
please contact:

Maharatu Tour and Travel

Jl. Sisingamangaraja No. 27 Yogyakarta.
Telp. +62 274 8373005. Fax. +62 274 379250
Email : maharatu@maharatu.com -maharatu257@yahoo.com
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