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Bintan Souvenir and Craft made in Bintan

Bintan Souvenir and Crafts made in Bintan and other parts of Indonesia with artistic design, high quality and competitive prices

Pandan handicrafts are made in Bintan by craftwomen from Sebong Lagoi Village and Sribintan Village. The skill of making and designing products were developed during Bintan Ecotourism Venture Project supported by DFID UK, PT Bintan Resort Cakrawala and the Local Government of Bintan. BEVEP’s objective is to strengthen self-help capabilities of low-income families in Bintan in the ecotourism sector. Through education and on-the-job training programs, the project creates livelihood opportunities with and for the local communities, protecting natural and cultural resources of Bintan Island.

The craftswomen are collecting the pandan leaves from plants in the wild. Only the young leaves are cut so the plant will naturally regenerate. The young leaves are sliced in fine strips and sorted for further processing. Later the weavers will produce basic pandan mats of standard size or roll the leaves into pandan ropes for other designs. This is followed by the coloring process, in which the pandan mats are placed in drums with water-based colors. After drying the colored mats are shaped into the final product, for instance a place mat or a jewelry box. Final color touch ups are applied to assure a product of high quality. The whole process from harvesting of raw materials to finished product is handled by the craftswomen making this a truly community-based handicraft product, made in Bintan Island.

There are three different types of natural padan species in Bintan Island. Pandan grows near sandy beaches and rocky headlands along the coastline of Bintan Island or in the freshwater and peat swamps further inland. Some pandan species have thorny (“duri”) leaves, others are smooth. The women of Sungai Kecil traditionally use pandan to produce colourful floor mats, called “Tikar Ikat”. You can find them in their houses in the village. The fragrant pandan leaves are also used to flavor traditional dishes such as cake “kue”, making padan one of the most versatile natural products used.

A wide range of pandan handicraft designs is available for your choice, varying from modern Zen-inspired designs to rustic looks. Bags and Hats, Placemats, Napkin holders and Coasters Available in round and square designs with fitting coasters and napkin holders, colors in dark brown and natural beige. Comes in sets of six pieces or individually. Stationary Items Folders, CD-boxes, trash bins, pen/ pencil-holders and filing boxes in various sizes and colors.

You can buy Pandan handicrafts at Sebong Lagoi village and Sribintan village. You can see and even learn the process of making products. Local souvenir can also bought at Pasar Oleh Oleh, Bintan Resorts.

With a wide array of exotic Indonesian gifts, cultural artifacts, Indonesian batik wear, local delicacies, you'll find more than your mind can possibly imagine here at Bintan, regardless if you're just window shopping or on an earnest quest for a unique souvenir item to bring home.

Bintan Ferry Terminal
Rows of shops greet you upon your arrival at the Bintan Ferry Terminal. Good buys here include the polo shirts at greatly discounted prices as well as the handicrafts and Bintan T-shirts. Don’t forget the Keropok (prawn crackers) too!

The Real Bandung Factory Outlet
The Real Bandung Factory Outlet (Bandung’s largets factory outlet retail welcomes one and all to enjoy quality fashionwear at factory prices. The store takes up an entire building located just beside the Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) ferry terminal.

Pasar Oleh Oleh
The Bintan Resort’s very own market of gifts, Pasar Oleh-Oleh is a cluster of Indonesian-style huts offering everything Indonesian. From local Indonesian delicacies like Keropok (prawn or fish crackers), emping (belinjo crackers) and packets of dried seafood such as ikan bilis (anchovies), scallops and shrimps.

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