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Sukarara Textile Villages

Sukarara Textile Village in Lombok (photo: Mandalika.Indonesia)

Sukarara Textile Village

Before the rise of Batik textile, local communities in West Nusa Tenggara produced woven textiles for their customary outfits. Located about 40 kilometers from Mataram capital city in Lombok island, this village is known for its flourishing weaving industry of Sasak indigenous tribes since before century. The villagers will enchant you with their production of fine woven cloths by using cotton, silk or gold and silver threads for their amazing designs.

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The Sukarara Textile Village

Tourist Attractions in West Nusa Tenggara

West Nusa Tenggara Batik Motifs

Daun Sirih

This motif illustrates betel leaves that are used by Lombok communities as traditional

Tenun Bima

The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great

Bale Lumbu

This motif signifies the welfare of the ancient Sasak society. Bale also symbolizes the

Peresean

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Taiganja

Taiganja is a precious gold pendant that shows the social status of the Kaili family. It is

Jagung

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Singayaksa

The Singayaksa motif comes from the name of a place where Sultan Hasanuddin used to

Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan

The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat motif represents the marine life at Raja Ampat archipelago in

Bunga Raye

Raye Flower motif also represents a wish for

Banji Cirebon

The Banji motif is the symbol of protection and

Lipaq Sabe

Lipaq Saqbe contains a simple geometric classical motif with various flower decorations. This textile is

Srimanganti

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