Ceramic Art in Kasongan

Ceramic Art in Kasongan

Yogyakarta is one of Indonesia’s major tourist destinations. This is due to its nature, interesting, amazing ancient culture, and art sites. Kasongan is an area in the southern Yogyakarta and it is one of the most famous tourist destinations that is popular with pottery production. Kasongan is located at the hamlet Kajen, Bangunjiowo village, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

 

The craft of pottery is produced by the people around the village with various motives like rose, dragon, and many others. The pots are in various sizes, souvenirs, frames, wall hanging, furniture such as tables and chairs. It is not only from clay or ceramic,but also combined with dray leaves, eggshell, etc. The market of Kasongan ceramics is not only for local, but it is also for global. The export reaches many countries in the US, Europe, and Asia. We can also see the manufacture of ceramics there.