KOTO GADANG Handy Craft

Koto Gadang is a Kenagarian (village) in Agam regency which produced many national leaders, from politicians, scientists until the literati. At a time of former President Sukarno came to Koto Gadang and said, "Koto Gadang, a small town, but his large sieve (large)".

Koto Gadang famous center of silver handicraft and songket Minang. Even since the Dutch colonial period, silver and songket Koto Gadang has grown by leaps and bounds. At that time, the craft Koto Gadang often purchased by the wife of the Dutch officials who served in Bukittinggi. The wife is buying crafts weeks to wear and even some that bring back to their home country as souvenirs.

Currently, the City Tower crafts enthusiasts not only from various regions in Indonesia, but also from abroad. Surely this is a valuable asset that must be guarded area and noted that the visitors kept coming.


Feature
Since 1911 the silver and songket Koto Gadang has had the privilege is known in the world and has always been the target of foreign tourists who visit this city.

Koto Gadang motif of silver made in various forms such as jewelry, various kinds of clothing accessories, various displays to miniature Minang traditional custom home. Silver Tower Koto has a subtle motif, color is not shiny, with such an impression in shades of milky white doff elegant. Lightweight and elegant, when combined with the beautiful songket Koto Gadang and subtle, suitable to attend formal occasions and parties.


Location
Koto Gadang is a Nagari is located in District IV Koto, Agam regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Access
To reach the location, tourists can travel using a landline. From the city of Padang to Bukittinggi, a trip can be taken for about two hours using public transport, with the cost of Rp 15,000-Rp 20,000 per person (February 2008). After arriving in the city of Bukittinggi, the journey can continue to use the rural transportation to Kenagarian Koto Gadang within about 10 miles from the city of Bukittinggi.

Accommodation
For tourists from out of town who want to linger can stay in a hotel that is widely available in the town of Bukittinggi. In addition, along the road to Koto Gadang there are many restaurants and restaurants serving cuisine of Padang.