Painting has always been one of Jon’s hobbies, even though he has a background in technical education. To share his passion and turn it into a business, Jon decided to try painting on a different medium.
Yogyakarta holds a global reputation for its rich cultural history and diverse traditional crafts, including the art of making bamboo fans. Among the artisans still active today is Wawan Sulistyo, affection
For many university graduates, securing a corporate job is the ultimate goal. But for Aji, a native of Blitar, East Java, a conventional career path wasn't enough. After spending years studying at the Facul
For Purwanto, the unique smell of rattan and the sound of hands weaving long wooden vines were the background of his childhood. Growing up in a village of craftsmen, he saw firsthand how the hard work of hi
Klaten has been known as a center for woodwork, and it is where Sofyan’s story began. Born in Klaten on May 18, 1980, to parents who worked as food vendors, Sofyan actually studied automotive skills at SM
Kusmanto was born in Gombong on April 16, 1959. In his youth, he worked hard in traditional markets as a bakpia maker and a porter. Facing an unpredictable income and the hardships of daily life, he knew he
A warm smile and boundless enthusiasm light up his face every time his canting (wax pen) gently touches the wooden surface. Meet Supriyanto. Born in Bantul on May 27, 1978, Supri grew up surrounded by the d
Purwanti is one of the many talented artisans in Krebet Tourism Village, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Born on June 7, 1981, into a farming family, she learned the value of hard work early on. Although her parents pr
Kemiskidi, affectionately known as Pak Kemis, was born in Krebet, Bantul, on January 14, 1962. Raised by parents who worked as subsistence farmers, his early life was shaped by economic challenges, yet alwa
Dharu, a man from Krebet and a graduate in Electrical Engineering, has chosen not to use the knowledge he acquired during his college years as a means of livelihood. His childhood interest in art has been