The origin of Kasongan Village started from the death of a horse owned by the Dutch detective located in the rice fields belonging to the people of the southern city of Yogyakarta. Because the owners of the rice fields were afraid of being punished by the Dutch government, the owners of the rice paddies also waived ownership of the rice fields. Because nobody claimed ownership of the rice paddies, other villagers claimed the rice fields. The ex-owner of the rice field was just doing activities around the house. One of the activities is to process the clay to be made various kitchen equipment and various toys.
Since then, the village is famous for handicraft centers of pottery from clay. In the beginning, the shape of the pottery produced is limited. Since 1971, thanks to the great artist Sapto Hudoyo doing the development and development of pottery art to the residents of Kasongan, the result is more varied and more high commercial value. now, almost every corner of the village stands showroom pottery that is able to produce high-value pottery craft and always follow the market.
Kasongan village is located in bantul district of special province of Yogyakarta Indonesia.
The result of pottery and ceramics in Kasongan Tourism Village is so diverse and high artistic value. We will be treated to a variety of pottery and ceramic products such as jars, fountains, Buddha statues, loro blonyo, terra cota, souvenirs, etc .. The price offered is definitely very affordable for the wider community.
The advantages of pottery products produced from this village is the use of natural materials to the finishing stage. This makes the pottery from Kasongan more durable and favored by domestic and foreign collectors. Variations of colors and motifs of pottery are also produced high artistic taste so much favored by many people.