Kotabaru's craftsmen remain creative in the midst of pandemic

Kotabaru, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - A group of craftsmen in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, are creative enough to earn good earning in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

"We make good use of ironwood waste widely available around us to make money," said the coach of the craftsmen, Narso, in Kotabaru, Friday.

Ironwood waste, which is mostly found in the plantation or vacant land, usually collected for charcoal and used for the burning process at blacksmiths.

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Meanwhile, with the touch of the craftsmen, coordinated by M Nuryakin, under Narso direction, the ironwood waste became products worth hundreds of thousands rupiah.

They make various handicraft products, including cobek (mortars used in grinding and seasonings), lesung (tool for pounding rice, etc), bowls, plates, ashtrays, tissue holders, and various other utensils with various sizes.

From selling these various products made by the skilled hands of craftsmen in Serongga, Kelumpang Hilir, in one month they earn millions of rupiah.

Although it has just two to three months, most of their products were sent to local markets, including Kotabaru, Tanah Bumbu, Tanah Laut, Banjarmasin, and its surroundings.

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