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...Indonesian island Sulawesi. The study examines them as workers in micro-enterprises, focusing on development related issues surrounding such enterprises. It is an extremely well written work with a minimal use of jargon that reflects a depth of fieldwork experience on the part of the author. It is also a work of considerable comparative relevance for those interested in small-scale enterprises in general and efforts to promote development through the work of artisans, in particular.
The book's ten chapters are divided into four each on Bugis weavers of Wajo and Torajan artisans of Tana Toraja with an introduction and conclusion that discuss general issues arising from the two case studies. In particular, Morrell is interested in the development potential and sustainability of such small-scale enterprises, especially in the wake of the economic crisis that hit Indonesia in the late 1990s. The first chapter introduces the Bugis and Toraja and their products. The author notes that, while their products are different, both groups of producers share the fact that they are relatively poor, have few alternatives for earning money, and produce for local and external markets. The theme of different markets is an important one throughout the book. The Bugis have a long history of external trade, including the export of plaid cloth to many parts of Asia and the export of relatively plain cloth to Java remains a mainstay of the local weaving industry, while more intricate supplementary weft patterned textiles are mainly sold locally. Toraja handicrafts were mainly produced for local use in the past and, as the author notes...
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