A Silver Lining

The prolonged crisis is not having any ill effect on Majalaya home-weaving entrepreneurs. Instead, they’re reaping huge profits and becoming stronger.

April 17, 2001

To passersby, there’s nothing special about the house on Jl. Rancajigang, Majalaya, Bandung in West Java. Its walls look dull and some are hidden behind a pile of old, used bricks. The pathway in front of it is not covered with asphalt and is full of holes. Not a pretty sight. During the rainy season, the holes become filled with water and people must tread carefully to avoid falling into them.

The inside of the house, however, is a di

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