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Exporter
of Balinese Houses
The
uniqueness of Balinese architecture, in
fact, becomes distinguishing attraction
to tourists. Balinese architecture is so
distinctive is discernible from its style
and materials reflecting natural impression.
Other than taking advantage of wood growing
in Bali like coconut trees, its roof also
utilizes alang-alang grass or coconut leaf
and comes to be a favourite to tourists.
Proved, many tourists purchase Balinese
house unit though its consignment cost is
far more expensive than the price of the
house itself.
One of the building types favoured is jineng
that is normally used to retain paddy or
rice. This jineng style then inspires the
craftsmen to make new commercial building
called gazebo.
Gazebo is usually used for relaxing at hotel
or other resort living. On that account,
many people now found making gazebo, as
in Tuban. This house 'manufacturer' is named
Dwipa. It was founded six years ago (2000)
belonging to two brothers, Veri Andrianto
and Tono Widodo. They employ 60 workers.
They work everyday, especially when there
are many orders. Within a month, this manufacturer
can produce 20 to 30 units, sometimes reaches
60 units if many orders received.
One unit of gazebo is habitually completed
within 2 weeks for large size (4 x 6 m)
and 3 days for smaller one (2 x 2 m). Each
unit (all sizes) is normally handled by
two workers.
How is the making of it? In fact, it's not
so difficult. First of all, make preparation
on the materials liketimbers as the main
material. There are two kinds of timbers
utilized, namely bingkirai (from Kalimantan)
and coconut tree from Bali and Sulawesi.
Every month, both timbers are prepared between
2 to 3 containers that purchased at IDR
65 million/container for bingkirai and IDR
35 million/container for coconut timber.
The latter is easier to find as it does
not requires permit from the authority for
its cutting.
Other material is alang-alang grass for
its roof, imported from Lombok. It's easy
to find as this grass has quick harvest
period (less than a year).
When all materials are ready, design of
building is done in accordance with the
order given. The order giver can select
by himself the materials used for the building.
"The next process is planning the timber
and arrange them as the design," explains
Veri Adrianto to Bali Travel News.
In terms of its size, the price of this
Balinese building varies, starting from
IDR 4.8 million (small size) to IDR 45 million
(large size). Most orders are from France.
Once order, this French guest purchases
60 units. At all times, they are taken advantage
for resort house in his home country. Are
you interested? Just come to Dwipa Gazebo
& Alang-Alang Roof, Jl. Bypass Ngurah
Rai 108XX, Kelan, Tuban Bali. (BTN/Gusprimarta)
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