The rise in leather exports has prompted the government to shift its support for small and medium-sized leather enterprises (IKM) toward producing premium products. What used to focus on increasing production capacity is now being reoriented to boost craftsmanship: the carving technique — which can raise the selling price by 2–5 times compared to smooth leather — is now a central pillar of this new strategy.

The Kementerian Perindustrian (Ministry of Industry) sees strong potential for Indonesian leather goods in the global market, as international consumers increasingly value artistic details and cultural identity embedded in handcrafted items. 

Source: https://www.kabarbursa.com/makro/produk-kulit-ri-mulai-dilirik-dunia-teknik-carving-jadi-pembeda