Brilio.net/en - From tourist attractions to souvenir shopping, Yogyakarta has it all. But one name stands out on every visitors list: Kasongan.
Besides its souvenirs, the popular spot in Bantul, Yogyakarta, is also famous for its pottery and ceramic ware. Not only coveted among the locals, the areas pottery and ceramic ware has also set tongues wagging in the international market. Its most famous supplier is Naga Sakti Ceramic.
30-year-old Anto has been running his pottery and ceramic tile business since 2008. At the time, he was just a student who was helping the family business by running the workshops operations. He was also the youngest and the only male member of his family. When I was in the 7th semester of school, I began to receive customers from France, said Anto to brilio.net/en, Tuesday (25/8).
And that - was the beginning of the business global domination. As the international clientele picked up, Anto began to learn the ropes on dealing with foreign customers and business expansion. With his growing knowledge and experience, Antos business took off, making its presence known in countries like Singapore, New Zealand, Malta, Netherlands and some European markets as well.
I specialize in exporting ceramic tiles, because jars and other ornamental decoration rarely attract foreign customers. Thank God, weve got a license to export our products now, said Anto.
He says that as long as he still has a strong physical body and a healthy mind, he would still run his business. And it is because of this dedication and determination to produce topnotch quality products that Antos business has flourished.
So, for those of you planning to visit Yogyakarta, dont forget to include Kasongan in your list of must see places, and of course, while youre at it, do pay a visit to Antos workshop.
(brl/tis)
