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In the Dutch colonial period, in one of the region south of Yogyakarta shocking events that never happened even frightening local residents with the finding of a horse owned by Detective Holland who died in the rice field owned by a citizen. For fear of punishment, these people off their land rights, and not recognizing the land again. This was followed by other villagers. Land that has been released even this eventually recognized by the other villagers. The consequences of not having rice field soil again, local residents eventually choose to become craftsmen ceramics to toys and kitchen utensils until now. This was revealed in the interview Prof. Et Gustami with local elders in the 1980s.

Areas that's what we know as Kasongan today. Padukuhan Kajen a village located in the low mountains of landless limestone. 15-20 minutes drive away from downtown.

Village is a residential area Kasongan the kundi, which means the pitcher or gundi (people who make the kind of pitcher, gendi, pans and other kitchen items are also classified as decorative items).

"Starting from a common ancestor mengempal daily-ngempal land was not broken when put together, and began to form-shaped into a variety of functions which tend to be children's toys or kitchen items. Finally the customs handed down through generations from now," said Mr. Giman, one of the workers in the studio Loro Blonyo.

Visiting the village Kasongan, tourists will be greeted warmly by local residents. Just look at shelf space or showroom filled with a variety of handicrafts, ceramics. And if interested in seeing the manufacture of ceramics, tourists can visit some galleries that produce ceramic crafts direct it in place. Starting from the milling, the formation of materials using perbot, drying products which normally takes 2-4 days. Items that have been dried and then burned, before finally finishing in-use wall paint or paint tile.

Working collectively, the gallery is usually a family business from generation to generation. Though now making ceramics involving neighbors around the dwelling owner of the gallery, but the family is still responsible for material selection and supervision of production.
Touch of Modern Design

At the beginning of this ceramic has no style at all. But the death of a horse legend has inspired craftsmen to come up with a horse motif on many products, particularly pottery horses carrier or roof complete with a basket placed on a horse, other than the motive of a frog, a rooster and an elephant.

Along with the development, with the introduction of modern and cultural influence of the outside through various media, after first introduced about Kasongan by Sapto Hudoyo around 1971-1972 with a touch of art and commercially and used commercially on a large scale by Sahid Ceramics around the 1980s, now tourists can encounter variety of different motifs on ceramics. Even tourists can book according to the wishes of motifs such as peacocks, dragons, roses and many others. Type of production itself already includes many types. No longer dwelling on children's toys (musical instrument, a frog, a piggy bank) and use the kitchen (pots, pengaron, Kendil, cormorant, kekep and others). Entering the gate Kasongan, will be composed of ceramic galleries along the shoulders of the road selling various decorative items. Form and function have also varied, ranging from small cigarette ash tray or flowerpot whose height reaches the shoulders of adults. Any decorative items not only have the function, but also goods that merely as a display.
Ceramic Sculpture Loro Blonyo

One well-known ceramic ornaments are a pair of statues bride who was sitting politely. This pair of statues known as the Loro Blonyo which was first created by the studio owned by Loro Blonyo Walujo pack. The statue was adopted from a pair of statues Kraton's wedding. By implication Java, Loro means two or a pair, while a significant Blonyo makeup through a procession of bathing and dressed. "But the true meaning will still be a question Loro Blonyo workers in Kasongan" said Mr. Giman.

Loro Blonyo statue of trust will bring hockey and create lasting family life when placed in the home, according to Pak Giman on YogYES, just bring a positive influence on selling this pair of ceramic sculpture. While some foreign tourists who love the shape, special ordered with a variety of forms, such as dancers, guitar players, pragawati and others. His clothes no longer use Java grip, other than some countries adopt distinctive clothing, the most widely wearing Balinese and Thai motifs. Some ceramics gallery has now been sold a pair of these unique sculptures that are still produced by several different forms.
Village Tourism

Since the late 20th century, after the Indonesian crisis, now in Kasongan tourists can find various products other than pottery. The entry of immigrants who opened the gallery in Kasongan is one of influence. Items sold are also still include local handicrafts such as coconut wood crafts, craft or crafts in dried herbs shellfish. "The business name itukan go with the flow and development, see the opportunities that exist" said Mr Giman. But pottery is still a major milestone in the livelihoods of local people. "Let her talent, anyways have no other skills. Lha wong highest high school education, rose a few" he added.

Ceramics with various forms of modern and even artistic motifs, and various other crafts as an additional attraction Kasongan today. A story full of tourist attractions as well as beautiful items hand the expertise of local residents stirred clay.

Two months after the earthquake, now in many galleries Kasongan been active again, although some are still in a rebuilding stage. So far, look no further signs of concern from the owners or workers. The locals hope tourists will revisit Kasongan