We are proud to announce that Dr Alvi Lufiani, jewellery lecturer and researcher at the Indonesia Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, was recently featured as a guest on the BAJ Podcast hosted by the British Academy of Jewellery (UK). The episode, titled “Bamboo Gems”, was released on September 5, 2025 and explores the intersection between traditional craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation.
Exploring Bamboo as a Sustainable Material
In this inspiring conversation, host Dr Sofie Boons engages with Dr Alvi to explore:
The potential of bamboo as an eco-friendly material for contemporary jewellery
The cultural significance of bamboo in Southeast Asia
The role of traditional craft practices in shaping an environmentally responsible creative industry
How a fusion of heritage techniques and modern innovation can redefine the future of sustainable jewellery
This episode sheds light on how craft can serve as both a cultural bridge and a driver for change in today’s design landscape.
About Dr Alvi Lufiani
Dr Alvi is a prominent figure in the field of craft and contemporary jewellery:
Holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Oregon, USA (Fulbright scholarship) and a Doctoral degree from the Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia. Actively conducts research on craft, art, urban and design development, while exhibiting her works globally in Japan, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and the United States. Has delivered lectures and public talks in renowned institutions, including:
Indonesian Art Craft: A Retrospective & Its Changes – Joshibi University of the Arts, Tokyo (2023)
Craft Now: in the Realm of Transformation Technology – Silpakorn University, Bangkok (2022)
Indonesian Bamboo Architecture; Representation of Local Wisdom – Silpakorn University (2021)
Craft Today; Reimagining Craft Identity – FH Bielefeld, Germany (2019)
Contemporary Body Jewellery as New Craft – UiTM Malaysia (2019)
Indonesian Contemporary Art and Craft: A Perspective – University Ibero-Americana, Mexico City (2015)
Serves as Academic Program Consultant at UiTM, Malaysia and has curated major international exhibitions, including the Hong Kong International Jewellery Exhibition and the Jakarta International Jewellery Fair (2024–2025) under the Indonesian Ministry of Industry.
Why This Episode Matters
Innovation Through Tradition – Highlighting how traditional materials such as bamboo can lead the way for sustainable design.
Global Perspective, Local Wisdom – Elevating Southeast Asian craft into the global sustainability conversation.
Thought Leadership – Demonstrating how research and cultural heritage can inspire a new generation of responsible designers and makers.
Listen & Learn
Be part of this conversation on sustainable creativity.
🎧 Listen now: baj.ac.uk/baj-podcast-bamboo-gems
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