Home Industries

        One of the home industries that had grown up in Indonesia and

Is becoming increasingly prosperous is Batik Industry. Batik is one of

Indonesia’s most beautiful cultural heritage. This beautifully – design

Cloth is well-known throughout the world. Batik originated in Central

Java. The finest batiks come from Yogyakarta, Solo, and Pekalongan.

However, every region in the country has its own batik patterns. More

And more batiks with various kinds of designs are being produced for

Export to other countries. Most often the cloth (= kain) is decorated

With beautiful coloured designs, which are drawn or hand-stamped on

The cloth as part of the batik dyeing process. The batik designs have

Often been imitated by Western textile designers.

         Another highly developed craft is silverwork. Centres of this craft

Are located in Java, Bali, Sumatra and Sulawesi.

         The art of plaiting has developed into an important home industry

In Indonesia. The materials used include bamboo rattan, pandan and

Palm leaves. The centre of bamboo craft Tasikmalaya, in West Java.

          Horn-carving is a popular handicraft in Pucang near Magelang.

The population here are skilled in this art and they make their living

By carving things from the horns of buffaloes or cows.

          The life of the workers in the home or cottage industries is a

Pleasant one. The boss is like the father of a family and is generally

Kind. The cottage is in the country, with plenty of fresh air.