Manado, N Sulawesi, June 4 (Antaranews Sulut) - Products of North Sulawesi`s handicraft business of painted shoes have begun penetrating the international market.
"In addition to entering the domestic market, orders from Australia and the United States for handicraft products of painted shoes and leather footwear are being received. However, it is not yet a routine business," Business Owner of Owi Art and Craft of Manado Tommy William Gerritsnoted here on Monday.
He stated that the demand from both domestic and online markets is rather high, and some of the foreign buyers have also ordered the products online.
The idea of painted footwear and leather shoes sprung up since the start of 2016 to take advantage of painted handicraft, he conveyed.
"We are wearing canvas shoes and using woven bags as a substitute for painted canvas," he explained.
These products have thereafter also penetrated the international market through social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Tokopedia, and Shoppee.
"We seek the government`s support, especially when the North Minahasa Industry Office trained us in the art of leather craft in Cibaduyut, Bandung, West Java Province," he revealed.
With the support of the Industry Agency, it has obtained an Industrial Business License to build a leather craft center in North Sulawesi Province.
William admitted to still needing support from the government of North Sulawesi to build a better business.
Head of the Industry and Trade Agency of North Sulawesi Jenny Karouw has confirmed that it will support and facilitate all small and medium industries in North Sulawesi.
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Reported by Nancy Lynda Tigauw
(T.KR-TQA/INE)
EDITED BY INE
(T.SYS/B/KR-BSR/F001) 04-06-2018 12:06:39
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