An embroidery workshop in a remote village in Indonesia produces high-quality clothing in this satisfying video.

The embroiderers, who come from a village in 50 Kota District, West Sumatra, use machines that date from the 1970s and are known for their classic techniques.

Reportedly clothing produced in this workshop is highly valued, with buyers buying one embroidered kebaya (a traditional Indonesian blouse) for as much as 5,000,000 IDR ($400 USD).

Embroidery in Indonesia in remote villages still uses the old way. they use engines from the 1970s. they call the black sewing machine. The results of embroidery with this machine and with old embroidery techniques produce very delicate works. the embroidered cloth is highly appreciated. the price is higher than computer work embroidery.
enthusiasts for this embroidery come from the upper class. These people are very selective and fussy about quality. and the good thing is they are willing to buy at a high price. one embroidered kebaya can cost IDR 5 million equivalent to $400 or higher depending on the complexity of the design.
This expensive classic embroidery center is in the 50 kota district, West Sumatra.