Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Chairperson of the National Crafts Council\n(Dekranas), Selvi Gibran Rakabuming, is encouraging artisans,\nparticularly those in the craft sector, to not only be skilled in their\ncraft but also to become increasingly competitive and prosperous.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreserving culture does not mean we remain stuck in the past.\nTradition is the root of our identity. However, innovation, creativity,\nand digital transformation must serve as the wings to fly high onto the\nglobal stage. We want our artisans to be not only skilled in their work\nbut also increasingly competitive and prosperous,\u201d said Selvi during her\nopening remarks at the Kriyanusa 2026 exhibition in Jakarta on\nSaturday.<\/p>\n
In this regard, the Kriyanusa exhibition is expected to open new\nopportunities and collaborations, enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs,\nand bring Indonesian craftwork greater recognition on the world\nstage.<\/p>\n
Through the holding of Kriyanusa, Selvi hopes that more Indonesian\nartisans will have the opportunity to introduce their best works, expand\nmarketing networks, and increase competitiveness in both national and\ninternational markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, more than just an exhibition venue, Kriyanube is expected\nto become a platform to preserve cultural heritage, encourage the birth\nof innovation and creativity, and simultaneously foster public love and\npride for Indonesian craft products,\u201d Selvi stated.<\/p>\n
The National Crafts Council (Dekranas) is organising the Kriyanusa\n2026 craft exhibition, taking place from 26\u201330 September 2026 at the\nJakarta Convention Centre (JCC), Jakarta. The event features 410 booths\nwith 257 participants from various sectors, including the National\nCrafts Council (Dekranas), Regional National Crafts Councils\n(Dekranasda), ministries, agencies, and various community groups,\nincluding Indonesian MSME entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n
Selvi noted that the exhibition showcases Indonesian craftworks from\nvarious regions, reflecting the nation\u2019s extraordinary cultural\ndiversity.<\/p>\n
She assessed that the Kriyanusa exhibition serves as a tangible\nmeeting point between ancestral traditions, contemporary innovation, and\nbroader market access.<\/p>\n
Selvi also called for the continued promotion of the movement to love\nlocal products and take pride in Indonesian-made goods. Every time we\npurchase a local craft, Selvi continued, we are not merely buying an\nobject, but also participating in preserving our ancestral heritage,\nreviving traditions, and driving the economic wheels of families and\nregions.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us work together to continue fostering a love for domestic\nproducts and supporting the progress of our nation\u2019s works. Provide real\nsupport by buying and using locally made products, while simultaneously\nsupporting the business sustainability of all our artisans,\u201d Selvi\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dekranas-hopes-craft-artisans-become-more-competitive-and-prosperous-1790420509", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }