A house built by the village, for the village
The House of Community Empowerment — “Roemah” an old spelling of rumah, house. Founded by the people of Kemutug Lor themselves, it turns village skill into livelihood for those the nine-to-five world leaves behind.
Roemah Pemberdayaan Masyarakat wasn't started by an outside organization or a distant donor. It grew from the village itself — neighbors who saw how many hands sat idle, and how much skill went unused.
Not everyone can leave for a nine-to-five in the city. Mothers, farmers, and villagers needed work that fit the rhythm of home — something to do between harvests, around family, on their own time. Weaving became that work.
The house supports every step — from the first lesson to the finished order.
Every basket, mat, and vase in our catalog begins here — woven by the people of this house. When you buy a piece, you're supporting the makers directly, and helping the next weaver find work.
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Whether you're a brand, a buyer, or a helping hand — there's a place for you in this work.