Imogiri Markets as a central of traditional batik

Imogiri Markets serve as a center of traditional batik. Even on Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays held training for people who want to learn batik.

Foundation Chairman Asa Prime, Nurul Yuliaty Soewondo as initiators say, the purpose of the program Imogiri Market as the center of traditional batik is to restore its market presence as the center of all activities, including buying and selling batik. Because the old days when the market has not been there yet complete batik.


"The first time it came into the market for batik and the results menjaul to spend various purposes. We want to restore an atmosphere like the old days. Imogiri Especially since once known as the region producing batik with natural dyes," he said after the opening of Market Yuliaty Imogiri as center for traditional batik, Thursday (22/12).

The event was also attended by Senior Advisor Regent Suarman SW SH MH, Head of Market Management Office Gatot Suteja SE. Program entitled 'Imogiri poenya story' is the brainchild of Asa Pradana Foundation and the Society of Lovers of Batik Sekar Jagad archipelago. There are at least 50 batik involved in the program.

"They are given assistance in batik. In addition, they also taught batik motifs long. Because in Imogiri famous designs and each family has its own coraknya," he explained.

Explained, batik is not only limited but there are only kebendaannya philosophy, because in a piece of batik that contains many messages. For communities or tourists who want to learn batik could also come into the market Imogiri, because every Saturday and Sunday or public holidays there is a batik artisans in the market.

"Later we will teach if you want to learn batik. It is our hope that every woman should be able to batik. Because with batik could supplement the family income RP 5,000 per day," he said. (source : krjogja.com)

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Kasongan | Sentra Crafts Ceramics in Yogyakarta

Kasongan is a center for pottery/ceramics biggest in Yogyakarta. In this region the majority of its citizens living as craftsmen pottery/ceramics. There are various kinds of pottery/ceramics are done or made by citizens Kasongan including jars, vases, flower vases, animal sculptures, chandeliers, etc..

That's the tourist village with handicraft products Kasongan pottery/ceramics flagship, the tools are made of clay or loam. Until now, products of pottery/ceramic-made they are still a mainstay of the tourism potential of the province of Yogyakarta.

In the past Kasongan Village is a residential area of the kundi, which means the pitcher or gundi (people who make the kind of pitcher, gendi, pots and other kitchen wares are also classified as decorative items). Areas that we are familiar with the name Kasongan to this day. Padukuhan Kajen a village located in the low mountains of limestone landless. Within 15-20 minutes drive from the city center.

When we visited the Kasongan, we will see many galleries and places selling pottery/ceramics. Also in each gallery will also have a place of manufacture of pottery/ceramics, so that we can see directly the manufacture of pottery/ceramic. In fact there are several centers of pottery/ceramics which provide tour packages to make pottery/ceramics himself. We will be taught how to make pottery/ceramic. Start of milling, the formation of materials using perbot, drying product which normally takes 2-4 days. Products that have been dried and then burned it, before finally finishing in-use paint for the walls or paint for tile.

So if you visit Yogyakarta, it could not hurt you a quick stop to Kasongan to just look around or buy various accessories to beautify the interior/exterior of your home/office. Just as additional information that the price of pottery/ceramics in Kasongan have a relatively cheap price. For example, a large vase costs Rp. 20.000, - a small Rp. 5.000, -. Flowerpot price is Rp. 30.000, -. A set of tables and chairs worth Rp. 250.000, -. And if you buy a pottery/ceramics make sure the wrap securely in order not to break/destroyed at the time of travel.

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Oya River as beautiful as Green Canyon

Gunungkidul Region at Yogyakarta has a beautiful tour destination as beautiful as Green Canyon in America. This potential of the natural wealth was located at Gelaran, Bejiharjo, Karangmojo, as a part of Oya River.

The view presented is amazing although only opened in December of 2010. As a result, the number of tourists was booming especially during the holiday weekend.

"Oya Kali is a new tour package in addition to the Village Bejiharjo besides Glatik Cave and Pindul Cave. Foreign and domestic travelers are always interested in down the river within two miles of this river," said Tour Guide, Pramuji

According Pramuji visitor could down the river for an hour and tourists will be given a life jacket and clothing to ensure safety. Discharge of water remains high despite the dry season and has 7 meters deep. It’s more fun if it rains, because the water rises and the flow is pretty tight. So that is very challenging.

Head of Product Development Department of Culture and Tourism Travel Gunungkidul, Birowo explained during down the river, tourists are also can viewing the karst rocks are formed naturally. On the north side is a volcanic rock, limestone rock and the south side. Besides that visitors can see a small waterfall that is very clear and the estuary of Pindul Cave.

"This scene is also very unique because it is a meeting of volcanic rocks with limestone rocks. From its shape, Oya Kali is also the original river that is formed from millions of years ago," Birowo explained.

The problem is, not yet available public transportation that connects Wonosari - Bejiharjo. Visitors must use a personal vehicle or rent a vehicle to reach the venue. While ditarikRp only 40 thousand visitors to enjoy all this beautiful scenery.

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