In the Dutch colonial period, in one of the area south of Yogyakarta had a shocking event occurs even intimidating local residents with finding a horse owned by Dutch detective who died on the land of rice fields owned by a citizen. Because of fear of punishment, citizens relinquish the land and did not acknowledge his land anymore. This was followed by other villagers. Land that has been released even this was eventually recognized by the other villagers. As a result of not having more paddy land, local residents eventually choose to become artisans ceramics to toys and kitchen utensils until now. This was revealed in the interview Prof. Gustami et al with local elders in the 1980s.
Region that is what known to us with the name Kasongan this day. Padukuhan Kajen a village in the mountains located in the lower limestone landless. Within 15-20 minutes drive from downtown.
Kasongan Village is a residential area of the kundi, which means the pitcher or gundi (people who make the kind of jugs, jars, pots and other kitchen items are also classified as decorative items). "Starting from a common ancestor mengempal daily-ngempal ground was not broken when put together, and then began to form, shape into a variety of functions which tend to be children's toys or kitchen necessities. Eventually the habit started to be revealed until the current generation "said Mr. Giman, one worker in a shrine Loro Blonyo.
Visiting Kasongan village, tourists will be welcomed warmly by the locals. Just look at the shelf space or showroom is filled with ceramic handicrafts. And if interested in seeing the ceramics making, tourists can visit a few galleries that produce ceramic crafts direct it in place. Starting from the milling, the formation of materials using perbot, drying products which usually takes 2-4 days. Products that have been dried and then burned it, before finally finishing in-use wall paint or paint tile. Working collectively, usually a gallery is a family business for generations. Though now the manufacture of ceramics involve neighboring neighborhood gallery owner, but the family is still responsible for the selection of materials and production control.
Touch of Modern Design
In the beginning these ceramics do not have the style at all. But the legend of the death of a horse has inspired craftsmen to create horse motif on many products, especially carrier horses complete with eccentric pottery or basket placed on a horse, apart from frog motifs, good and elephants.
Along with the development, with the inclusion of modern influences and foreign cultures through various media, after it was first introduced about Kasongan by Sapto Hudoyo around 1971-1972 with a touch of art and commercial as well as commercialized on a large scale by Sahid Ceramics around the 1980's, tourists can now see a variety of different motifs on ceramics. Even tourists can book a kind of motive according to desires such as peacocks, dragons, roses and many others. This type of production itself already includes many types. No longer dwelling on children's toys (musical instrument, frog, piggy bank) and the need kitchen (pots, Pengaron, kendil, cormorant, kekep and others). Entering the gate Kasongan, will be composed of ceramic art galleries along the shoulder of the road that sells a variety of decorative items. Form and function also have varied, ranging from small cigarette ashtray or a flower pot shoulder high as adults. Ornamental items were not only having the function, but also items that just be on display.
Ceramic Sculptures Loro Blonyo
One fairly famous ceramic ornaments are a pair of statues of the bride who was sitting politely. This pair of statues known as the Loro Blonyo which was first created by the studio's Loro Blonyo Walujo pack. The statue was adopted from a pair of statues of the bride's Sultan's Palace. By defining Java, Loro means two or a pair, while Blonyo meaningful procession made up through the bath and dressed. "But the real meaning will still be a question Loro Blonyo workers in Kasongan" said Mr. Giman.
The existence of the statue of Loro Blonyo trust will bring lucky and create lasting family life when placed in the home, according to the narrative of Mr. Giman, ustru bring positive impact on the sale of a pair of ceramic sculpture. While some foreign tourists who love the shape, special ordered with a variety of forms such as dancers, guitar players, pragawati and so forth. His clothes were no longer using standard Java, besides adopting the dress typical some countries, the most wear motif Bali and Thailand. Some of the ceramics galleries are now selling a pair of these unique sculptures that still continue to be produced by several different forms.
Tourism Village
Since the end of the 20th century, after the Indonesian crisis, now in Kasongan tourists can find a variety of products other than pottery. Influx of immigrants who opened the gallery in Kasongan is one of its influence. Products sold are also still include local handicrafts such as coconut wood crafts, craft plants or crafts shells dried. "The business name itukan go with the flow and development, see the opportunities that exist" says Mr. Giman. But the craft of pottery remains a major milestone on the livelihoods of local residents.
Ceramics with various forms of modern and even artistic motifs, and various other crafts in addition to the current appeal Kasongan. A story full of tourist attractions and beautiful items hand-craftsmanship of the local population mixing clay.
Two months after the earthquake, now in Kasongan has many galleries are active again, although some are still in a rebuilding phase. So far look no further sign of concern from both owners and workers. The locals hope tourists will return to visit Kasongan like before the earthquake.
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