The Odyssey of Ngatini, Bantul Nylon Bag Artisan

Ngatini (58), a resident of Selogedong, Argodadi Village, Sedayu Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, is someone whose determination we should all admire. Her hard work is beginning to pay off. This nylon bag craftswoman is now reaping the benefit of her labor as one of the suppliers of woven bags to bag sellers at Beringharjo Market, Yogyakarta.

Ngatini's business was temporarily halted during the COVID-19 outbreak, as the tourism industry also suffered greatly at the time. However, her spirits were lifted after obtaining business help from the Ministry of Social Affairs in the form of knitting supplies and equipment under the Pahlawan Ekonomi Nusantara (PENA) program. "My business had stalled, but after receiving PENA assistance, my business became smooth again, and I was motivated to develop it further," said Ngatini.