JAYAPURA, PAPUA – Crafts made of wood bark from Papua succeeded in being one of the finalists in the Kriyanusa 2026 event held in Jakarta. This achiement is an opportunity for local craft products to be increasingly known as well as opening up wider market access.
The Papua Provincial Government through the Department of Industry and Trade (Disperindag) assessed the inclusion of bark crafts as a finalist showing that Papuan craft products have the potential to compete and receive attention at the national level.
Acting (Plt) Head of Papua Provincial Disperindag, Irawan, said that participating in the event became a momentum to introduce the wealth of Papuan crafts to the wider community.
“Papuan’s participation in Kriyanusa 2026 becomes a momentum to introduce the potential of regional crafts as well as open up wider market opportunities for artisans and MSMEs,” said Irawan in Jayapura, Monday.
According to him, the inclusion of Papuan bark handicraft products in the finalists can also be an incentive for local artisans to continue to develop product quality and innovation.
The 2026 Kriyanusa event itself is still going on until September 30. This condition gives time for the public and business people to get to know more about the various handicraft products displayed, including works from Papua.
“The Kriyanusa 2026 event will last until September 30 so it is expected to be an opportunity for more and more people to know the Papuan product,” he said.
Irawan explained that Papua has various craft potentials that come from the wealth of materials and local culture. This potential needs to be developed sustainably so that it not only becomes a cultural product, but also has economic value for the community.
To support the development, Disperindag Papua encourages the strengthening of communication and coordination between provincial governments with district and city governments. That step is needed to map the potential of crafts as well as strengthen coaching for artisans and MSMEs in various regions.
According to him, synergy between local governments can help expand promotions and open up opportunities for Papuan handicraft products to participate in various exhibitions and national events.
With the inclusion of bark crafts as the finalist of Kriyanusa 2026, the local government hopes that more Papuan handicraft products will have space to be introduced to the national market, as well as provide opportunities for local artisans to develop businesses based on regional potential.
