Jogja Silver Jewelry, Javanese Handicraft

Silver jewelry from Indonesia, Bali silver jewelry might be better known to the world. Vast Indonesian archipelago, with a strong cultural variety. Ethnic jewelry design is not only Bali which have it, in Indonesia there are also Kotagede Jogja silver jewelry.

Yogyakarta, or most people simply call it as Jogja. Yogyakarta is located on the island of Java, which is also a famous tourist visit in Indonesia, because the culture is strong. The silver craftsmen in the area Kotagede about 10 minutes from downtown Yogyakarta.

Jogja silver Jewelry Filigree generally use different techniques with bali silver jewelry which generally use solid silver. The motive was much influenced by the typical Javanese style carvings, many inspired by the forms of nature. Existing motifs such as leaves, flowers, and animals such as butterflies, insects, fish and others.

If you are visiting Yogyakarta, Kotagede is one of the highly recommended places to visit. I also write a lot about silver jewelry Bali and Yogyakarta on the following link: Jogja Silver Jewelry Pendant.