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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

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

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

Daun Sirih

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

 

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Rumah Mamuju

the Batik motif illustrates the house of Mamuju King with the stairs, located on the left of the wooden stage house

Ake Patra

Ake is related to the divinity and the composition of the universe. It is a symbol of

Srimanganti

The name of the Srimanganti motif is derived from Palace’s hallway that connects to

Pala Salawaku

This motif illustrates the unique weapons of the Maluku region, namely

Awan Berarak

Awan Berarak is a combination of Dayak motifs and Malay patterns. The word ‘Awan Berarak’ means the

Tifa Totobuang

The batik motifs illustrate Maluku’s traditional music instrument called

Lontara

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

Tubo Kelapa

Coconut tree is a symbol of a good character and strong mentality. It illustrates the more success a person, the more

Wakatobi

It symbolizes the coastal beauty of the Wakatobi island and the symbol of Patra symbolizes

Durian Pecah

Broken Durian motifs depict the foundation of faith. The second half signifies the mastery of