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In Karanganyar, master weavers transform wild thorny pandan leaves into smooth, hand-plaited floor mats.
Herbal Oil Distillers Boyolali Clove Lemongrass Essential Oils
In Boyolali, local distillers use steam and fire to extract pure essential oils from clove leaves and lemongrass.
Traditional Boat Builders Probolinggo Wooden Fishing Vessels
In Probolinggo, master shipwrights build massive teak fishing vessels without written blueprints.
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Master gilders in Java apply real gold leaf to court garments and royal teak furniture.
Shell Crafters of Situbondo Coastal Marine Art Java
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