The 2010 Inacraft Sparks

Visitors cramped amongst the enthusiasm of exhibition participants. Jakarta, 24 April 2010; the road heading to the Jakarta Convention Center Hall was jammed with vehicles.

Not only that, but pedestrians crowded the sides of the road. They had the same destination: to visit the grandest crafts exhibition that is only held once a year, which is the 2010 Inacraft. This is the 12th exhibition, and it has always been a success as the event to scout for unique craftworks with prices below the regular market retail. The displayed craftworks came from Bali, Kalimantan, Sumatera, and various other regions.

Such as the high enthusiasm of the visitors, the exhibition participants also seemed enthusiastic in promoting their craftworks. On average, the exhibition participants were not “new players”; such as Nanik, from the 9996 Leaves Crafts Garage from Surabaya who has been a participant for the Inacraft event for the third time.

“This is the third time, important for promotional function, Mas,” said nanik, “and we usually get big orders,” she continued.

Inacraft presents hundreds of participant stands. At the Mail Lobby alone; 170 more exhibition stands are located. Those syill not counting the stands those were set on other rooms such as in the Plenary Hall, Assembly Hall 1, Assembly Hall 2, and all the rest.

The offered products varied and unique. Starting from simple products such as tissue boxes to the complicated such as a bicycle decorative made from wood.

Inacraft deserves more attention from the government. It is through these kinds of events that middle-class commerce can promote their products.