A little girl runs through an open field playing with the kitiran.
The Fadingmagic of toy makers
The kitiran is made of used papers.
The Fadingmagic of toy makers
Atmo Wiyono, 78, blows the kitiran (toy propeller) as she checks if the toy is working or not.
The Fadingmagic of toy makers
The raw material for the puppet toys, can be taken from anything. It can be from packet of medicines, cigarettes or even condoms.
The Fadingmagic of toy makers
Using scissors, Rukiyo, 75, shapes a puppet character out of stiff paper. The old man has memorized how to make 400 different puppet characters.
The Fadingmagic of toy makers
Carrying a tenggok (a plaited bamboo basket), Karto Utomo, 80, walks down the street offering the traditional toys. Usually, she walks ten of kilometers every day.