Aceh's global bag
Do not be curious first with the name Luna, not Luna Maya artist that ever scene that. Because, it has nothing to do with Ulee Madon, a gampong (village) craft in North Aceh District.
Luna is the name of a handmade embroidery handbag in this gampong, indeed it was a scene-scene Luna Maya. But this bag craftsman, Maryana Ulee Madon citizens gave the name of one of his craft Luna, but has nothing to do with one of the top artists.
Luna is an embroidered bag for women's arms. Especially young mothers to party. The shape is simple. Two ropes hardened and curved upward. The cover uses a zipper combined with a hand-embroidered accent as wide as a palm and a magnetic button at the end. Available in various motifs and colors. Bordirnya quite enthralling. Perhaps this is an attraction and inviting charm. Like Luna Maya. "It's been my custom to name a bag with a person's name, including my son's name," he told the Asian Journal not long ago.
This type of bag, he said, is one of its flagship product. In fact, if the demand is high, such as nearing Idulfitri or there is a craft exhibition, he produces up to hundreds in a week. Generally requests come from souvenir shops in Banda Aceh and Lhokseumawe. Often there is also a group of mothers who buy directly to his place of business on Jalan Raya Banda Aceh - Medan Lrg. Tgk Irsyad, Gampong Ulee Madon, Muara Batu District, North Aceh District.
"Of course if we buy it in our place the price is cheaper, just around Rp.95.000 a luna bag. Not just luna bags, here buyers still have an alternative to choose other types of embroidery bags. There are bule bags, princess handbags, tote bag tip, and various wallets with interesting embroidery accents, "said Maryana.
He added that he was involved in the business of handicraft embroidery seven years ago by conjuring up some of his home garage for business. Currently he employs 50 people. Ten men and 40 women.
"But they do not all work here, they're small, so they're more at home working at home. The system is hired. I pay according to the amount they make, "Maryana said, adding her turnover reached Rp.270 million / year