About Sukarara Weaving Village
Sukarara Weaving Village is a traditional Sasak craft village located in Jonggat, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, about 20 km from Mataram. It is renowned as a center for hand-woven textiles, particularly songket and ikat, made on traditional backstrap looms. The village preserves centuries-old weaving techniques passed down through generations and offers visitors direct insight into Lombok's textile heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional village setting with houses and open showrooms displaying colorful hand-woven fabrics. Local women demonstrate weaving on traditional backstrap looms, explaining motifs and natural dye processes. Visitors can observe the weaving process, try the loom under guidance, browse galleries of sarongs, shawls and songket, and purchase textiles directly from artisans.
Key highlights
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Traditional Sasak songket and ikat weaving on backstrap looms
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Live weaving demonstrations by local women artisans
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Opportunity to try weaving and learn about motifs and natural dyes
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Extensive showrooms and galleries for textile shopping
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Cultural insight into Sasak tradition where weaving skills are passed through generations