High-Quality Recycled Material Weaving Craft Center
Woven crafts are common in Indonesia, but it takes creativity and perseverance to attract attention and stand out from the competition. These are the qualities that make Indo Risakti Bantul able to compete, even though they had to start from scratch.
Initiated by Windu Sinaga and Riris Simanjuntak, Indo Risakti exists to preserve Indonesia's natural and cultural heritage. They also create jobs by empowering the local community.
So, what makes their products unique? What factors have enabled this husband and wife, as well as their entrepreneurs, to persevere?
A successful business is the result of hard work
Windu and Riris have long dreamed of starting their own company before they turn 40. The couple has made various efforts to expand their knowledge about products and target consumers, the markets they want to reach, and, of course, the materials they use.
Although Riris has a background in the craft industry, the two of them are not shy about attending exhibition after exhibition. Finally, the couple's dream came to fruition through Indo Risakti Bantul in 2012. To develop it, they partnered with artisan communities spread across several villages in Yogyakarta.
Weaving is a distinctive feature of Indo Risakti's products. Baskets of various sizes, wall decorations, decorative boxes, and mirrors are some of the flagship products in their catalog.
Beautiful weaving from recycled materials
When you think of weaving, you might imagine bamboo as the main raw material. However, products made from this material won't be found at Indo Risakti. This is because the materials they use are recycled waste.
What are these recycled materials? Pandanus, water hyacinth, mendong, banana stems, and even tree roots are all options. In the hands of experienced craftsmen, even waste can be transformed into high-quality handicrafts.
Furthermore, Indo Risakti also pays attention to the neatness of the weaving, exclusive designs, and the legality of the primary materials used. As a result, the products look distinctive, are easily accepted, and won't cause various problems, especially for the environment.
Advantages of handmade products
Besides quality and design, Indo Risakti Bantul offers handmade woven products with advantages such as:
Ease of customization. The appeal of handmade products lies in their exclusive designs. This can be attributed to customer customization, ensuring their ordered items look unique and won't be found in any other store;
Improved durability. Careful material selection is aimed at ensuring product durability, especially if the weaving is made from recycled materials. This extra care ensures the products won't wear out quickly;
Community involvement. As mentioned, Indo Risakti invites local artisans because they recognize that community support and togetherness can foster a positive business environment. Not to mention the positive impact it has on the local economy;
Unique shopping experience. Another advantage of buying homemade products is the unique shopping experience. This is because you'll not only get to know the selected items, but you'll also get to know the people who make them.
By understanding the advantages mentioned above, you'll also understand the prices set by Indo Risakti Bantul. If you'd like to witness firsthand the production process and meet the highly experienced craftsmen, please stop by Jalan Ringroad Manding RT 06, Trirenggo Bantul, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta.
