Heaptalk, Jakarta – Asephi expressed its optimism over the organizing of the Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair (Inacraft) 2025 which is slated to be held from 5 to 9 February 2025 at Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC). According to Asephi’s Chairman Muchsin Ridjan, Inacraft Classic 2025 will be participated by 1,061 exhibitors and target to attain Rp100 billion in retail transaction.
“This year, we hope we can attract 100,000 visitors. The event also is estimated to achieve Rp100 billion retail transaction and USD 1.5 million trade contracts,” voiced Asephi’s Chairman Muchsin Ridjan (02/04).
Adopting “Sustainability and Collaboration” concept, Asephi intends to commemorate the Inacraft 25th anniversary in supporting the Indonesian craft industry by highlighting sustainable innovation and cross-community collaboration to support the development of the craft world.
“Inacraft will not solely be an exhibition, but also a means of education and socialization. Therefore, both participants and visitors, can get more benefits,” conveyed Muchsin Ridjan on the Inacraft press conference in JICC, Jakarta.
The collaboration effort is reflected through one of its activities, “Mbatik 25 meters”, (make 25 meters batik), representing an important moment of Inacraft 25th anniversary. Visitors can play a role in engraving natural colors on batik with hot wax, depicting INACRAFT’s 25-year travel motif.
“Although it was delayed due to the pandemic, INACRAFT has grow until now. If anything, it is held twice a year to advance the archipelago’s handicraft products to the world level,” conveyed Muchsin.
South Asia’s largest handicraft expo will carry the sub-theme “The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta, Living in Harmony”. Collaborating with Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) as an exhibition icon, Inacraft will highlight superior handicraft products while raising the beauty and richness of Yogyakarta’s tradition, art and culture, starting from Dance and Music Karawitan, Trunk Show, and other arts that can be enjoyed by visitors at the Icon Stage in the Selasar Main Lobby.
To increase the convenience of shopping and make it easier for visitors, ASEPHI curated exhibitors through zoning concept that is categorized based on product type (zoning product). There are 10 zoning areas starting from Main Lobby which will display the icon of the Yogyakarta Special Region Province, INACRAFT winning products,
Household & housewares, gift & decorative items, footwear, bags, travel goods, toys & games. At Cendrawasih Hall and Hall A will present batik, weaving, songket, jewelry, and accessories, meanwhile at the Assembly Hall, Plenary Hall, and Lobby Hall B will present with various multi-products as well as various crafts from the Ministry and Office/BUMN. Hall B will feature fashion products, muslim fashion, and embroidery. On the Promenade area, there are batik, weaving, songket, and ecoprint. F&B area, named Talam which is located in the Mezzanine and Hall B areas will offer various Indonesian food and drinks that can be enjoyed by visitors.
INACRAFT also is supported by World Craft Council (WCC) and ASEAN Handicraft Promotion & Development Association (AHPADA).
In line with the ASEPHI’s effort to wider its network, now ASEPHI is one of Executive Board (Vice President) World Craft Council Asia Pacific Regions period 2025-2028. ASEPHI will become the host of WCC APR board meeting this period that will be held in conjunction with the exhibition. The meeting will be attended by representatives from 12 countries and aims to prepare a future work program for the sustainability of the future craft.
