Known
as the famous tourism spot in Indonesia, Yogyakarta is also the right place if
you are looking for pottery products. In one of its village named Kasongan, you
can find lots of local stuffs with interesting prices. There, you can easily
find souvenirs, home appliances, and furniture made of wood, ceramics, and
clay. Although you can easily find these things in the city, the chance of
exploring this place is certainly shouldn’t be skipped. Moreover, it is now
also known as a tourism village so it can be part of your holiday schedule.
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The
main reason why you should visit Kasongan is because it is very close to
Yogyakarta. It is located in Bantul Regency and it only takes you half an hour
to get there if you ride a car. So, you do not have to worry that it will take
much of your time and energy. Moreover, to enter the place you don’t have to
pay because everything is free of charge. Of course, you have to prepare some
money because local products are very tempting and mostly are in very
reasonable price.
As
to what you can enjoy there, the first thing is you can see the crafts people
making pottery made of ceramics and clay. In addition, you can also see the
process of them making wooden furniture which is also very interesting. Because
it’s a tourism village, the people there are very nice and talkative so you can
ask them about anything and they will be pleased to answer all your questions.
After seeing the process, another thing that you certainly will want to do is
buying the products. If you love traditional stuffs from Yogyakarta, you’ll be
very excited to see the variety of products offered by local people. They all
come in various shape, size, and material and the coolest thing is you can
bargain. Even, if you buy their products in a large quantity, they will likely
to give you bonuses and it’s a great deal.
The
products that you can expect to find there are mostly jugs, wall hangings,
table decorations, and vases. All of these come in unique shapes and different
sizes. Also, you can find souvenirs such as becak or temple miniatures,
human-like statues, ashtrays, and hand-fan.
What makes it special is of course the price is relatively cheaper than
when you buy them in the city. If you want to buy furniture, this also the
perfect place for you. The shapes of the furniture are exclusive and you will
hardly find them elsewhere. It’s because in Kasongan, all the craftsmen are
liberated to create their own products so the output of their production can
really be charming and distinct.
Sure,
you might think that you can easily find shops like these in Yogyakarta.
However, if you’re expecting a good deal and the chance to interact with local
people, you should definitely go to Kasongan. It is guaranteed that you will
feel satisfied with your shopping experience in this tourism village.
