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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

Bale Lumbu

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

Tenun Bima

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

Daun Sirih

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

Peresean

The Peresean is a game that sometimes some kinds of magic are

 

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Karawo Pinang

Pinang refers to the Palm areca tree. This motif is considered as the original

Desa Na Tolu

The Desa Na Tolu characteristic pattern symbolizes the Batak philosophy of existence and

Pucuk Rebung Riau

Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and

Daun Sirih

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

Penari Melayu

Penari Melayu illustrates the traditional dance of Malay ethnic in

Lontara

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

Abimanyu Prince

This motif implies a hope that the wearer will have the wisdom of

Teguh Bersatu

This batik motif shows the strength of the people of Kupang. It also represents a sense of

Sinaran

This pattern originates from Cirebon. It represents the reflection of

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the