Kerajinan Aluminium Tembus Pasar Dunia

Summary

This video showcases beautiful and aesthetic handmade crafts made from aluminum, a material often associated with beverage cans. The artisans transform this humble material into high-value items such as photo frames, mirrors, jewelry boxes, tissue boxes, and Christmas decorations. These crafts are meticulously made by hand using basic tools like scissors, nails, hammers, and carving tools. The business, which started in 2004 and is run by Nyoman Santi and her husband, has expanded internationally, with clients from Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan. Despite challenges, including a temporary halt during the pandemic, the business is thriving again as tourism revives in Bali.

Takeaways

• 😀 The craft involves handmade aluminum products, transforming this common material into high-value items.
• 😀 Aluminum products range from photo frames, mirrors, jewelry boxes, tissue boxes, to Christmas decorations.
• 😀 The creation process is manual, using tools like scissors, nails, hammers, and engraving tools.
• 😀 The aluminum material is cut according to customer requests, then hammered or carved, followed by assembling and wiring the pieces.
• 😀 There were challenges in sourcing materials from suppliers, but they were overcome with a dedicated workforce of six employees.
• 😀 The business has been operating since 2004, inherited from the owner's parents.
• 😀 The craft has reached international markets, including countries like Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan.
• 😀 The business is currently working on a wall decoration project with personalized name motifs, to be sent to Spain.
• 😀 The COVID-19 pandemic halted operations for two years, but as tourism revived, demand for aluminum crafts increased again.
• 😀 Products such as jewelry boxes, tissue boxes, and Christmas decorations are created using a manual process, with no machines involved.
• 😀 Customers come from both local areas (Bali, Java, Lombok) and international markets (Italy, Singapore, Spain, UK).

Q & A

What materials are used in the handmade crafts featured in the video?

The handmade crafts are made using aluminum, which is transformed from a common material typically found in beverage cans into high-value items.

What are some of the products made from aluminum in the video?

The aluminum crafts include items such as ceremonial tools, photo frames, mirrors, jewelry boxes, tissue boxes, and Christmas decorations.

How are the aluminum items crafted?

The aluminum is manually cut according to customer specifications, then hammered or carved, and finally assembled with wire to create the finished products.

What challenges does the business face in producing aluminum crafts?

One of the challenges is the availability of materials, as suppliers sometimes fail to deliver on time. However, these issues are usually resolved successfully.

When did the business start and who owns it?

The business started in 2004 and is owned by Nyoman Santi and her husband, who inherited it from their parents.

Where has the business expanded its market to?

The business has reached international markets, including Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and others.

What are the upcoming plans for the business?

The business is preparing to create wall decorations with name motifs, which will be shipped to Spain soon.

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the business?

During the pandemic, the business faced a temporary halt as all art shops in Kuta and Nusa Dua were closed. However, as tourism has started to recover, demand for aluminum crafts has picked up again.

What are some examples of the aluminum crafts available for purchase?

Examples include small jewelry boxes, large decorative boxes, and Christmas decorations. There are also tissue boxes available.

What is the pricing for the aluminum crafts?

A small aluminum jewelry box is priced at 2,500 IDR, while a larger box (70x40 cm) costs 300,000 IDR for a standard material and 700,000 IDR for a premium material.