Temples real boost to the sale of handicrafts<\/p>\n
By Singgir Kartana<\/p>\n
YOGYAKARTA (JP): The popularity of the Borobudur and Prambanan
\nTemples as tourist resorts have given a real boost to the sale of
\nhandicrafts in Yogyakarta and its neighboring areas.<\/p>\n
For Anjarini, 47, the immense and ornate structures of the
\nBorobudur Buddhist temple and Prambanan have become her primary
\nsources of inspiration for her art.<\/p>\n
Since l985, she has created various forms of miniatures of
\nBorobudur and Prambanan temples as souvenirs for both local and
\nforeign visitors. She has also produced statues and stone reliefs
\nadopting the stone carvings of the two temples.<\/p>\n
Anjarini started her venture with only Rp 5 million.<\/p>\n
Her business went quite well and soon she began receiving
\norders from customers in Yogyakarta and other areas as well.<\/p>\n
Among her favorite products are the miniatures of the
\nBorobudur temples and stone carvings portraying fragment from the
\ntemple's relief.<\/p>\n
\"I use stone as raw materials for most souvenir products,\"
\nexplained the mother of three.<\/p>\n
She buys the materials from Wonosari, 40 kilometers east of
\nYogyakarta, and Tulung Agung in East Java.<\/p>\n
The prices of the souvenirs range from Rp 60,000 to Rp 5
\nmillion a piece depending on the size and quality of each
\nproduct.<\/p>\n
Anjarini felt the prospects for her business were very good.
\nIn order to expand her business, she hired several artists to
\nimprove the quality and design of her art works. Anjarini is now
\nproducing more than 50 kinds of art products including stone
\ncarvings, statues and other items.<\/p>\n
Anjarini claims that her works have distinguished designs and
\nexquisite finishing touches.<\/p>\n
Currently, around 19 artists and craftsmen are now working at
\nAnjarini's workshop on Jl. Kyai Mojo 31. With a monthly
\nproduction of 12,000 units per month, Anjarini can earn around Rp
\n10 million per month.<\/p>\n
Her souvenirs are now available at local markets in Bali,
\nSurabaya, Jakarta and Bandung. She also ships her products to
\nAustralia, the United States, the Netherlands, Germany, France,
\nBrunei Darussalam, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, and the
\nPhilippines.<\/p>\n
\"I also try to promote my products on the Internet. This is a
\nnew media promotion and I hope I can get new customers,\" she
\nsaid. (singgir Kartana)<\/p>",
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