Say it with Beads

by Sunarningsih

Abstract

Beads are recognised as attractive small articles loaded with value, function and significance. The environs of Kalimantan in general and South Kalimantan in particular provide abundant material resources as raw materials to produce beads. Varieties of trinkets of beads are sold at one of the trade centre in Martapura i.e. Pasar Batuah. However, beads industry in this vicinty is very limited, and product material is mostly obtained from abroad. Therefore, it is recommendable that in order to be able to increase trade value of the beads industry in Martapura, one could create innovations by rediscovering the knowledge and technology of past beads manufacturing.

(Source: Naditira Widya Number 7, November 2001:109-117; ISSN 1410-0932)