Sunday, October 16, 2011

The Bamboo Hats From Tangerang - Indonesia, The Legend Hat

This post tells the legend of a hat from Tangerang, Indonesia. This is a bamboo hat. A artwork full of tradition, the full meaning of the beauty of art. This hats is made ​​by the hospitality of the Indonesian culture. Bamboo hat is now forgotten art, even in the region of origin in Tangerang, Indonesia.

Tangerang Bamboo hat at the time of the Dutch East Indies is an Tangerang excellent product that has been exported to America and Europe (especially France) through the Port of Tanjung Priok. Tangerang bamboo hats dominate the market because the productionquality is very good. At the time, bamboo hats woven by the natives and traded by Chinese people. Exports to foreign countries was conducted by European traders.

Tangerang new hat glory ended around 1930 and until now not able to bounce back.Setback begins with exports declining due to changes in demand mode and rival fashionworld market cap of artisans in South America. Also because of the economic crisis in 1930 which hit the export-import world.
The First Generation of Bamboo Hats,  in the early 20th century
But now, formed community of Bamboo Hats namely Komunitas Topi Bambu. this community care about the preservation of bamboo hats and other craft course from Tangerang. This community has a vision of re-introducing a bamboo hat to the people of the world by creating and designing better quality bamboo hat that has a sale value.
The Photos Gallery of Komunitas Topi Bambu (Bamboo Hats Community)
Below are photos of Bamboo Hat products after receiving input from Komunitas Topi Bambu improvement.  Bamboo hats made craftsmen get better with the selection of support materials to final product.
Scout Bamboo Hat
Beach Bamboo Hat
Elizabeth Bamboo Hat
Classic Cowboy Bamboo Hat
Brown Scout Bamboo Hat
Simple Cowboy Bamboo Hat
The picture above is the result of Product Design and Working with craftsmen TopiBambuif you have questions and reservations please contact the secretariat TopiBambu or email to hasanudin.agus04 (at) gmail.com or visit www.topibambu.com

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