Garden Of Wishes, Jewelry Collection Representing Taro Village Cultural Property

Jewelry collection Garden of Wishes. (Doc. BCA)

JAKARTA - In the midst of the natural beauty of Ubud, Bali, Taro Village is a witness to the uniqueness of art works that blend with the richness of tradition. This historical rich village is now known not only as a tourist destination, but also as a center of creativity that produces exclusive jewelry with a touch of local culture.

I Made Suama, who is a silver artist from Taro Tourism Village, Bali, made an exclusive jewelry collection with a touch of native culture in Taro Village. Not alone, the creative process behind the jewelry collection design is from the collaboration of PT. Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA) and TULOLA's local jewelry brand.

This collaboration launched the latest 'Garden of Wishes' art wear collection in The Dharmawangsa, Jakarta on Thursday, November 28, 2024. This collaboration features various collections of TULOLOLA's best jewelry throughout 2024, including The Dancer which was introduced last October.

Meanwhile, BCA's involvement in the introduction of TULOLALA's latest collection is part of the company's commitment to support creative economic growth, cultural conservation, and community empowerment.

Taro Tourism Village is an area under the auspices of the Bakti BCA Village program. I Made Suama took part in the manufacture of 3 new types of jewelry from TULOLALA, namely fan bros, carving brooch, and flower-motivated subengs.

Through the three silver jewelry covered in gold, he presents a distinctive touch of reflecting the wealth and culture of Taro Village.

"BCA has always supported the work of the nation's children and is proud to be part of a creative journey with TULOLOLA. We are honored to be a partner in presenting the latest collection that combines art, culture, and local beauty," said EVP Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility BCA Hera F. Haryn, from an official statement from BCA received by VOI on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

"More special, this time BCA accompanied craftsmen from Taro Tourism Village to contribute to creating this collection. We believe that this collaboration not only strengthens the value of Indonesian culture, but also opens up opportunities for local craftsmen to show their potential in a wider market," he continued.

Taro Tourism Village has various cultures with natural beauty, as well as being a center for silver craft art. The cultural wealth and natural beauty of Taro Village are often an inspiration for a number of artists in their work, one of which is I Made Suama.

Fans by I Made Suama are inspired by the Nar-Nir dance which tells the story of the association of teenagers and each dancer carrying a fan. The inspiration from the dance blends with Balinese carvings that are often found in Pura in Taro Village.

Another work, Bros Ukiran, represents the diversity of plants in Taro Village, especially propagating plants. Finally, Anting Bunga, which is inspired by the beauty of flowers in Taro Village, which is often used as a complement to dancer costumes.

"The involvement of Taro Village in this collaboration is part of BCA's commitment to empower local communities in a sustainable manner. By supporting craftsmen such as I Made Suama, we are trying to create a multiplier effect that includes creative economic growth, cultural conservation, and improving the welfare of the local community," said Hera.

"The success of this collaboration is expected to be an inspiration for other villages to continue to develop their artistic and cultural potential, as well as strengthen Indonesia's position as the center of the creative economy based on cultural heritage," he added.

As additional information, Taro Village has received recognition as one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World with the tagline 'An Eco Spiritual Destination'. This village combines a cultural and spiritual nature, starting from the beautiful scenery of Semara Ratih Delodsema Village with the layout of traditional houses, the splendor of the Great Temple of Mount Raung, and the white cattle conservation house.

Taro Tourism Village has also won the Best Tourism Villages Upgrade Program by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 2023.