Being Heritage and Buffer Economy

Formerly when Jepara furniture was crowded up the term "New Plutocrat", those who previously could only be a carpenter, a successful businessman even become exporters

many people then trooped to his move furniture from farmers, motorcycle taxi drivers, sales of rice up to traders in the market clothes that previously did not understand the furniture to try his luck in the world of furniture. Even her mother was a housewife does not want to miss a furniture broker.


Potential Jepara carving furniture was very large. no wonder if the furniture industry was mentioned as a regional economic buffer. If proof furniture other sectors too crowded crowded part. Furniture is also known as ancestral heritage that brings blessing. Although carving furniture in Jepara, has existed since the queen was Kalinyamat but furniture can be enjoyed only by certain circles. of the nobility and the family court.
When the RA Kartini, the emancipation of women is trying to introduce Jepara furniture to the outside world. In the minds of Jepara Kartini if furniture must be developed to raise the welfare of their citizens. Tenyata what is thought Kartini was really come, but unfortunately Kartini is known visionary could not see the fruits of that thinking.
Based on current data the development of Jepara carving furniture industry tends to fluctuate. Greatest growth occurred in 1999 and then, when it was booming furniture even when other areas reeling from financial crisis whack, the opposite Jepara skyrocketed, Jepara community menigkat Economic impact of the sharp economic investment, but when entering the beginning of 2000 the situation reverses direction and continues decreased contrast compared to previous years.
Data from the Office of JESNA Indagkop said in 2003 the total investment reaching Rp Jepara furniture 151 AD by the amount of labor around 50,063 people with the export volume reached USD 749 M. The number is kept creeping up until 2005 but declined in subsequent years. In 2005 investments still tend to be high ie USD 162 M. step in 2006
Instead, according to USD 155.8 M until the year 2007. The number of workers also decreased from 50,063 people to 49,192 people. production volume also declined. if the year 2004 reached 3.6 million units in 2007 stepped on it decreased to 2.5 million units. This situation is certainly very influential on the regional economy. Many people have experienced furniture assess blood drawn.
Supply Material
To support the furniture indsutri fore. by Fauzi so desperately needed supply of adequate raw materials. According to a solution that can be done is to accelerate the development of timber terminals (wood center). This timber needs to mencucukupi the ever-increasing
The need for furniture Jepara wood average - average about 600,000 cubic meters per year is perhutani only able to meet about 40% only. Lack of wood for timber is full of people who were brought from outside jepara,
The same thing also revealed Kerry Head Purwanto Indagkop MM Ir. a lot of problems that blanketed Jepara furniture industry. Such as lack of raw materials, production quality. labor, as well as access to banking.
But to find a solution he endeavored to help the furniture industry is waking continuance as the fulfillment of raw materials. To meet these raw materials according to the government had sought to deposit wood Sulawesi and Maluku. Includes wooden kiosks "he said.
But until now very difficult tersebui policies implemented. "A lot of obstacles that we had to face in addition to the rules of the Perhutani also sales and distribution mechanisms to the crafters do not receive a clear mechanism" he explained.
Development of timber terminals, according to Fauzi, make ends meet in Jcpara timber. If true, there correctly furniture stock of actors will hesitate tiduk longer accept orders.
In addition to meet the needs of producers of wood can do because the cut line efficiency levy, terminal material can act as price control and quality assurance bahun and wood raw resma. Perpetrators of furniture will not be confused with the demand for certified timber resma, because in addition to timber terminals to accommodate for junior fashion wood also contribute to completing the administration and distribution of documents''.
For that he hoped the government's commitment as a regulator and facilitator to realize that desire without the full support of the government's desire will only be a dream only, "but we remain confident that recently the center has been set pemcrintah Central Java as the development of furniture industry and the terminal plans This timber to be realized''he said.
comparative advantage
When compared with similar competitors, including China and Vietnam, according to Fauzi Jepara furniture is far superior. The material used Jepara furniture much better quality dlbandingkan with furniture made overseas, China and Vietnam itself is touted as a new competitor in the world of furniture.
identity materials used in the Jepara furniture industry has an unparalleled characteristics. In addition to texture. teak strong more resilient to pests. But in cold weather teak cracked ambition for oil content contained in it out
"Countries China actually does not have a sufficient supply even in terms of quality wood furniture that is used far more good Chinese furniture, Jepara" he explained,
To meet the needs of China memasoknya raw materials from neighboring countries, namely the famous Russian Red wood. Besides using red wood furniture
China also uses wood as a material particle. "If we can manage well teak furniture, Jepara has the advantage that there is no match for the world''. Most of the furniture industry of Jepara carving merupakanindustri home or home industry." That's the advantage of Jepara furniture furniture compared to other competitors. If properly dilelola can be potentially very large economies "said Achmad H
Fauzi SE, Chairman Asmindo Jepara.
To see the Jepara furniture there are several things that must be considered. As according fauzi least seven aspects that must be considered. Jeparua has become the first brand image of quality furniture, no city or region as jepara. where the furniture has become hereditary heritage. Second, the characteristics of home furniture, Jepara is not a manufacturing industry. In European countries it results or home handicraft industry valued expensive than manufacturing. Third, the global market demands that wants kualilas - and design quality. Fourth, Jepara is the largest. By Fauzi city with the largest furniture industry in Italy as Udinesse still inferior to Jepara. Fifth, while the production demanded more precise Jepara furniture entrepreneurs are still difficulties because of technology, design, and equipment is still manual. Pemodalan access and sixth, and last issue intenasional green product. "Competition and issues - issues at the global level such as illegal logging, environmental product certification to new issues of Jepara industry" he explained