Dear
Sir/Madam,
Indonesia
is a largest agrarian country in Southeast Asia
that consists of more than 18.000 island with population
of more 220 million people. From the geographical
location point of view. Indonesia lays beetween
two countinents. Asia in the north and Australia
to the south. If also has two seasons, the dry and
rainy seasons. Besides, this country is well as;
bamboo, rattan, wood, mendong leave, etc. There
are still many raw materials that have not been
exploited like abaca, fiber, rosella bark, and many
more.
According
to historical sources, the indigenous people of
Indonesia have for long time carried out activities
related to artisan production just to mention some
like :
| 1. |
Silverware
; jewelery, tea set, model shape, etc. |
| 2.
|
Wooden
product ; lombok wooden mask, plates,
birds, puppets, etc. |
| 3. |
Ceramic
; Lombok Pottery, Terracotta, ceramic lamp. |
| 4. |
Bamboo,
pandanus, rattan and mendong ; hats,
mats, bag, mendong table cloth, etc. |
| 5. |
Stone-based
products ; vase, ornament, jewelery,
etc. |
| 6. |
Textile
& Craft Textile ; silungkang, songket
cloth, lampung tapis cloth, cotton tied
weaving, batik, ikat, fashion garment, etc.
|
The
all-potential products have been exported to overseas
market such as USA, Canada, European Countries, Australia,
Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East and Africa
Countries.
The
Association of Exporters and Producers of Indonesian
Handicraft (ASEPHI) assist exporter and producers
of craft products in their product promotion and marketing
effort. Meanwhile INACRAFT (Jakarta International
Handicraft Trade Fair), the anual craft exhibition
in Jakarta in the month of April is held to respond
the need of collective promotion in one international
event.
The
7th INACRAFT will take place from April
27th to May 1st 2005, in Balai
Sidang Jakarta Convention Center. This perform better
than before, more selective and based on zoning by
product category.
The
Wide range of the Indonesian handicraft products will
be found in the exhibiton and it also will be the
big area where buyers meet sellers and their producers.
Finally, INACRAFT hopefully will become the buyers
final destination in ASEAN to look for quality and
innovation Indonesian craft products.
Let's
plan your visit to INACRAFT 2005 now and we wish to
meet you in Jakarta at INACRAFT 2005.
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