Coconut Handicraft

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Coconut Handicraft



At present, the number of small industry in Lamongan, either formal or non-formal ones, reaches 23,843 units. Among those small industries and people's crafts, some have exported the products to the markets of Korea, Belgium, Australia, and Germany. They are wooden craft, earthen ware craft, bamboo-plaited craft, bicycle-saddle craft, bag craft made of Enceng Gondok (water hyacinth) in Lamongan and Mantup village, small industry center of ATBM bounded weaving in Parengan Maduran, hand-written Batik craft, embroidery, and gold craft in Sendang Agung and Sendang Dhuwur Paciran.



The home industry of sport clothing and jacket has also rapidly develped in Tritunggal village, Babat district, supplying the commerce need in Pasar Turi market, Kembang Jepun market and Klewer market. It also meets the need of school uniforms in some regions of East Java and Kalimantan province.



The industry of Elreas carpet in Lamongan has covered and dominated the markets in East Java, Solo, Yogyakarta, Bali, and Bandung because of its practical packing, long lasting, and achievable price for any layers of society.



In addition, various kinds of people's crafts also grow and expand in villages such as bos kopyah (Moslem caps), plastic-plaited shopping bags, bamboo-plaited craft, salted fish, kecap (saoy sauce), red brick, earthen vessels and food products of Jenang and Wingko Babat, which have been well-known throughout the region.



The other unique handicraft from Lamongan, is coconut shell handicraft that produce in various and unique form. Those unique handicraft usually bought by the visitors of Lamongan tourism or to be export.



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