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Grafis Nusantara

A platform dedicated to archiving vintage Indonesian labels and stickers – presenting the archipelago’s lavish visuals and their significance as knowledge and reference materials.

Grafis Nusantara caters as a space to give Indonesian vintage visuals chances to be appreciated. Furthermore, easy access to social media and digital archives opens up new opportunities to collect more Indonesian graphic artefacts through social curation.
Grafis Nusantara Volume 1
Grafis Nusantara, Grafis Nusantara Volume 1, Kamengski, 2022, © Grafis Nusantara

Explores an in-depth collection of labels and stickers from vintage graphics around the 70-90s era. Where in it there are various kinds of labels and stickers, 
on the labels themselves there are cigarette labels, batik, tea, and stickers there are religion, cartoons, and so on.

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Volume 2. Koleksi Label Kerupuk
Grafis Nusantara, Volume 2. Koleksi Label Kerupuk, Kamengski, 2023, © Grafis Nusantara

This book showcases a collection of vintage labels found on snack cracker packaging from various regions of the Indonesian archipelago. The book is presented as reference material to showcase the richness of graphics found in Indonesia.

Showcases the hidden wonder and sometimes overlooked aesthetics of kerupuk – a beloved Indonesian delicacy through its labels. Beyond its cheesy and tacky design, kerupuk labels reflect the sociocultural systems in space and time – and demonstrates the identity of where the product is made.

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Volume 3. Koleksi Label Kretek
Grafis Nusantara, Volume 3. Koleksi Label Kretek, Kamengski, 2023, © Grafis Nusantara

Label Kretek Vol.3". This publication is an expansive collection of labels from kretek, a type of Indonesian clove cigarette that is primarily produced in Java.
The labels are divided into several categories, each providing an in-depth look at the rich history and culture surrounding kretek. This book goes beyond just presenting the labels, as it also includes detailed context and explanations about each category. In addition to the book, each copy includes a booklet, lenticular graphics postcards, and kretek papers all neatly packaged in a pouch. This ensemble serves not just as an informative read, but also as a collector's item for those interested in kretek and Indonesian culture.

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