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We are currently reviewing all processes from scratch. From the process of gluing tapioca starch to the size of the pulp, we are making fine adjustments. As part of this process, we have been experimenting with round handles, which was unthinkable before. We have tried wrapping a little wet paper around rattan,

Tapioca is the starchy substance of the cassava potato. It is found not only in Batambang, but also in many neighboring provinces. We are trying to make cotton leather more durable. The experimentation continues.

We are considering using hemp cloth for wrapping cotton leather products. We imagine that hemp cloth could also be used as a rug for houseplants. We are trying to find a way to make it soft and comfortable to touch...

Surrounded by bricks is the caretaker's experimental space. Numerous failures have unfolded here. This time, we messed up the material. When dry oil is mixed with water and left to stand, it becomes an oil that is easily...

This is our third year of creating new materials in our Batang Bang workshop. By chance, we found a way to improve the texture when touched, and we are redoing the whole process. We are so sorry for those who have been waiting.

Dry oil is very effective as a surface finish for leather, but we are trying to solve the problem that it takes time for the oil to harden. At the same time, we continue to experiment with exposure to ultraviolet light, thinking that if the yellow color of the dry oil is decolorized, it will become