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Utri Galery was established in
Bali in 2005 and originally sold Balinese and Thai Handicrafts via Trade
shows and show room facilities in the Kuta .
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Today Balinese handicraft are displayed in shop
windows in almost every corner of the globe.
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In the early 1980s most of the handicrafts available,
were religious wood carvings, their origins buried deep in Hindu mythology,
practised for centuries by the inhabitants of this Island. Images of Flora
and Fauna were depicted in these traditional carvings. These religious
effigies are what the popular handicrafts of today originate from.The
emergence of the Balinese Handicraft on the global market are governed by
two factors. Traditional carving skills of the Balinese and a ready supply
of replenish able soft tropical wood. With the influx of tourism the
Balinese carvers began adapting there skills to European and American design
and finishing technics.
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Relocating to Bali has given the company the ability
to be involved directly with the manufacturing process. This has resulted in
a much deeper understanding of the local manufacturing methods and material
resources. A knowledge of the local customs and habits are also very
important factor in obtaining efficient production. Most of the production
in Indonesian is "cottage industry" based, which involves small groups of
families. |
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urther to this Balinese people are devout Hindus and
have divide their time between working and carrying out their religious in
practices. Their lifestyle has a very direct bearing on manufacturing
output. As buying agent the company often has to work around the those times
when for instance a local family, a village community, or even the entire
population is focusing on a religius event. |
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The influx of tourism in the 1970 & 80 s had a
profound effect on the development of Balinese handicrafts. During those
years there began to emerge an outporing of new handicraft designs. |
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The Balinese flair for colour & design proved these
products to be winners. The ability to take local raw materials and put
these to incredible effect is evident. At the end of the day it is the
Balinese skills and talents that shine, we are merely the commercial agents
in the marketplace for these skills. |
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High on our list of priorities is quality controlling.
Almost all our activities are based around this single most important task,
it is the corner stone of our service. At every stage of the manufacturing
process we monitor the product for minimum moisture content, painting
preparation and final checking for defects on the finished product. |
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By the mid 1990s exports of handicrafts from Bali had
reached it’s “zenith” ,Balinese handicrafts became the “in thing” ,
displayed on the shelves of fashionable gift shops from Tokyo to San
Francisco. |
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By the end of the 1990s Balinese handicraft had
reached the mainstream gift market. |
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We have considerable understanding and experience in
the retail & wholesale market. Putting the right product, at the right time,
in the right place and at the right price is vital to success of any buying
strategy.
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By the end of the 1990s Balinese handicraft had
reached the mainstream gift market. Unfortunately a radical change in the
political climate of Indonesia took effect. The president and dictator for
thirty years was ousted. This together with several failing regional
economies ,lead to the near collapse of the Indonesian economy. |
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The local currency plummeted dramatically......
Prospective buyers from outside Indonesia exploited the situation
fully...Handicrafts could now be purchased for a fraction of there original
value....To make matters worse pressure on suppliers caused them to over
produce and the quality inevitably suffered...this resulted in further
undermining the handicrafts as a product. How ever over the past few years
we have seen a steady improvement in the quality and finish of “product” |
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We can provide a range of services to suit each
customers need. |
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We can assist you in developing new product ranges for
whatever buying season you need to target for. |
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How ever over past two years we have seen a steady
improvement in the quality and finish of "product" |
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we have can provide a complete shipping and packing service through our
facility in Bali, our aim is to see your goods reach your premisses on time
and in perfect condition. |
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Today buyers all over the world still continue to buy
handicrafts in Bali , the buying has become more specialized. Buyers now
tend to focus on there “own brand” designs and diverse ”niche” marketing.
Global marketing for handicraft is now as sophisticated as any other form of
merchandising .The beauty of Balinese handicrafts is that it can cater for
not only different tastes but for different markets. The appeal for natural
made products will always exist as long as the skill and resources are
available. |
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A buyer looking to do business in Indonesia need look
no further. We can provide transport, pre book accommodation and orgainze
just about anything you need to see that you get to concentrate on the most
important thing...Buying. |
