Indonesia in the midst of increasing world attention to natural craft products and cultural value, Indonesian pandanus woven mats again show the power of pull it out. From the hands of craftsmen in various regions, pandan leaves that simple to be processed into mats and a variety of handicraft products that are able to reaching out to international markets.
False one of the latest news came from Cilacap, Central Java. In August 2025, pandan woven mat crafts from Maos carried out the first export of 7,000 mats to Hong Kong. The product is done by local craftsmen and also involved inmates who had previously received skills training.
Similar developments seen in various regions of Indonesia. In Pandeglang, Banten, pandanus handicrafts hereditary has evolved from traditional mats into bags, hats, souvenirs, and various decorative products. Some of the products are even ever reached the Italian and Korean markets.