Kubu Grey

Synopsis

Sejarah Kerajinan Rotan: Industri rotan di Desa Trangsan dimulai sejak tahun 1927 dan berkembang pesat berkat dukungan Keraton Kasunanan Surakarta. Awalnya, kerajinan rotan hanya diproduksi secara turun-temurun di rumah-rumah penduduk. Ada salah satu produk yang menarik di Desa Trangsan yaitu kubu grey, rotan yang direndam di dalam air dan lumpur. Tujuan perendaman ini adalah untuk pengawetan agar tidak dimakan hama rayap dan pewarnaan alami, yaitu warna grey/abu-abu. Dengan metode ini, produk rotan kubu grey sangat diminati oleh pasar global karena kesadaran masyarakat global akan produk tanpa unsur kimiawi.

History of Rattan Craftsmanship: The rattan industry in Trangsan Village began in 1927 and grew rapidly through the support of the Kasunanan Surakarta Palace. Initially, rattan crafts were only produced from generation to generation in residents' homes. One of the interesting products in Trangsan Village is kubu grey, rattan that is soaked in water and mud. The purpose of this soaking is for preservation so that it is not eaten by termites and for natural grey coloring. With this method, kubu grey rattan products are in high demand in the global market due to global awareness of products without chemical ingredients.