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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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West Nusa Tenggara Batik Motifs
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Bale Lumbu
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Daun Sirih
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Teguh Bersatu
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Kuda Kupang
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Kasih Tak Sampai
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Ikan tambal
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Parang Rusak
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Gumin Tambun
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Pohon Hayat (Tree of Life)
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Tifa Totobuang
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Wirasat
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Kerawang Tegak Aceh
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Pala Salawaku
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Pati-Pati Pinehiku
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Durian Pecah
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Jupri Kembang Teh
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Tanah Liek
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Kain Cual
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Parang Seling
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Paqbarre Allo
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Singayaksa
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Daun Lada Hitam
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Daun Simpor
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Desa Na Tolu
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Jumputan Bintang
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Pattimura
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Tampuk Manggis Sasirangan
The motif illustrates the philosophy of the mangosteen fruit, which is
Dayak Taghol
Dayak Taghol has a distinctive style of four curved lines and small dots. This motif represents
Gigi Haruan Lidi
The Gigi Haruan Lidi motif is taken from the name of the cork fish and is a symbol of
Tenun Bima
The motifs are adopted from Bima woven textile. This pattern has received a great
Biji Kopi
The coffee seeds motif illustrates the pride of local coffee specialities in
Ake Patra
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Enggang Dayak
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La Galigo
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Wakatobi
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Honai
The Honai is inspired by the traditional house of the Papuan community living in
Bekantan Pakis
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Karawo Mahkuta
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Pucuk Rebung Riau
Pucuk Rebung symbolizes heart determination in achieving goals, good luck, and
Manguni Minahasa
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Rangkiang
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Besurek Rembulan
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Bultiya
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Gonggong Siput
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Tabir Tanjung
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Sero Tangga
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Tubo Kelapa
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Raja Ampat
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Kawung
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Rumah Mamuju
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Gorga Simeol-Meol
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Tengkawang Ampiek
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Gajah Way Kambas
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Bomba Mawar
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Angsa Duo
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Cengkeh
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Gonggong Beruntun
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Besurek Rafflesia
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