Long Journey

Its been a long time I am not posting any news. I've been to Surabaya, Bangkok and and also Borneo, "The Land Below The Wind". A lot of thing changed in Borneo since my last time visit around 5 years ago. The development, surrounding and the 'mixtures' of the cultures among the community there. Most important, the arts from the craftman become nicer and better.

    Talking about Surabaya, my first time visit , totally unexpected. Initially the place seems rich with the original arts & crafts, out from my expectation. The place consider 2nd urband area after Jakarta surround by old and new building, some developed by expatriate from West and Singapore. It doesn't mean the area is a boring places to spend with but most of the area just developed. Most of the craft and art still therebut the only thing it came from the other state such as Solo, Tuban and West of Java. The nearest place to get crafty furniture was at Pasuruan, 4 hours from Surabaya.

   Before Surabaya, I've been to Bangkok, the heaven for shopaholics and fashionista. A lot of cheap and nice textile products and the best thing is, most of the craft and arts there were brought in such as from Chiang Mai and nearby state. Don't forget to grab a pair of clothes at Pratunam market.



   Last but not least, you may see the combination of the 3 different great countries next post. Feel free to check the product sections.