One of the great things about living in Jakarta is that there are many local craft shows and bazaars promoting local artisans and their businesses. I find them quite fascinating and the items sold at markets are beautiful.
From November 1 to 3, 2012, Meet the Makers, a bi-annual Indonesian craft show is held at the Gallery on the 3rd floor of KOI Kemang. If you are reading this on the day when it’s published which is November 2, you can still make it!
I hope these photos will inspire you to make efforts to go out there because it is really worth seeing. When I was there, there was even live music to listen along while shopping. The music was upbeat and jazzy in someway and reminded me of latin music. I’d like to find out the name of this band.
Meet the Makers 2012
KOI Kemang
Gallery 3rd Floor
Jl. Kemang Raya no. 72
Jakarta Selatan
Have a wonderful weekend!!
wow! so much to see and so many talents. Lovely images. Reminds me of Malaysia where I’m originally from. Happy weekend 🙂 x
You’re from my current home’s neighboring country! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi from a fellow BYW student! It’s really interesting to read your blog and gain an insight into life in a different country. I have added you to my blog reader so will check back in! Great photography too 🙂
Thanks for coming by to say hi! I’m glad to meet you!!
Wow! Such a beautiful shops you’ve found, I would love to visit them! And photos are great. Liked to learn a little about Jakarta through your blog, thanks!
Uliana from BYW
Hi, Uliana! Thanks for visiting me! Yes, the Meet the Maker event was fantastic!
you might be listening to a Keroncong music, a traditional Portuguese-Indonesian music.
Kwahju, thanks for letting me know!! That’s really cool. I have never heard about Keroncong music till you mentioned. It did sound like the music that had Latin influence when I heard. The look of the musician already tells something about the music, too. Cool, isn’t it? 🙂 It was really beautiful and I would love to listen to their music again.