Gili Sunut,East Lombok

What's unique about this place? There are two separate islands connected by sand plains, not separated by an ocean.

Gili Sunut is located in the Temeak hamlet, Pemongkong Village,Jerowaru district- East Lombok. Gili Sunut an area that has a line parallel to the Cape Region Ringgit. The physical condition of the beach area is likely to sloping, white sand with a grain texture with a character like pepper water is not choppy and relatively quiet, as there are islands / small bund as a barrier to the ocean waves Indonesia / East Indies.

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Jeeva Klui Beach Resort

Jeeva Klui Beach Resort:

Jeeva KLUI been opened since August 1, 2010 Resort. Initially, the resort will open with 21 rooms available for guests consisting of 18 beach suites, 2 suites sea view, swimming pool and 1 suite. An additional 10 suites and two ocean view suite with a pool will open December 1, 2010.

Jeeva KLUI BEACH RESORT
Parlor
Guests are welcomed into the resort in the living room and escorted to their suite where the check-in formalities completed. The living room is attended by a host of resort that will be ready to assist guests with any questions or requests and to manage special needs such as tours, tailored to the needs of tourism, airline, or car. Upon check-out, luggage storage facility will be available in the living room.

Boutique
Lombok has a rich tradition of arts and crafts. A selection of crafts including jewelry and textiles, as well as a variety of convenience items, which are available at area boutiques are located in the living room.

Waroeng Waroeng
Shop - open-air restaurant - is a feature of everyday life of Indonesia. The Waroeng in Jeeva KLUI only that, the open-air restaurant serves a mix of casual Indonesian and Western food.
Located on the beach and spacious veranda overlooking the swimming pool, beach and sea beyond, Waroeng rustic chic style and casual dining restaurant reflects the typical attitude of Indonesia the day passed.

Wallace Wallace
Wallace is a conditioned space to sit relaxed where you can sit and relax over coffee and dessert or enjoy tapas. Perfect setting to laze and enjoy peaceful moments to explore the library novels, DVDs and reference books on art, history and culture of Indonesia.

Take a moment to surf the web and check your email - if you must - on the computer, play board games with friends or enjoy a drink after dinner in the evening.

Beach Cabanas
Is it really nothing but swim, sunbathe, eat, drink, delay and possibly get a massage in between.
Beach front cabanas feature lounge chairs, large pillows and curtains fluttering. A beach host will ensure you never lack for a towel or a cold drink while lazing away the day.

Massage and beauty treatments
Healing spa menu includes massage, alternative therapies, facials, body treatments and options. Treatments can be enjoyed in the spa pavilion, the privacy of your suite or cottage at the beach.

Swimming pool
Swimming pool located in the center of the resort near Waroeng and measures nearly 25 feet in length. SBerjemur sun on the wooden deck, cool off in the ocean or swim in the pool, it's all just a few steps.

LOCATION
KLUI beach in West Lombok is located about 4 kilometers north of the tourist area Sengigi Beach and about 20 minutes drive along the beautiful coast of Lombok airport. Jeeva KLUI turned off the main road between the resort town of Senggigi and the Gili Islands departure point.

Suites
Jeeva tropical allure KLUI's includes a touch of old traditional village life. who care taken to perfect the concept of a resort with a strong emphasis on providing end holiday experience, while at the same time socially responsible and environmentally sensitive design and practices through the green.

Gravel pathways lead through the park to the beach suites spread across two acres of grounds. The resort melds the appreciation of local architecture and tradition with the look and feel of a Robinson Crusoe idyll allows for an intimate and stylish base for exploring the spectacular natural beauty of the island of Lombok.

Built using local sustainable materials, such as handmade terracotta tiles, build bamboo, stone and wood recycling, each room exudes an authentic air of sophistication.

A haven of relaxed island living, spacious 54m2 suites feature flat screen televisions, showers and isolated rain garden door floor to ceiling glass opening onto a windy terrace. Enjoying the sun in the morning and breakfast on the terrace, snooze away the afternoon in bed the day, watching the sun go down and eat with the sounds of the sea, all in the privacy of your own hideaway KLUI Jeeva.

Ananda Beach Suites - "beautiful"
Ananda Beach Suites feature a large, private terrace furnished with a bed big day. White color palette combines with natural bamboo and the whole dark, rich woods. Suites are located on the beach or stored in a leafy mango orchard, offers guests a variety of views of the sea.

Akasha Pool Suites - "Open Space" Akasha Pool Suites - "Open Space"
Akasha Pool Suites boast a swimming pool and features recycled wood deck with sun loungers on a private compound. DVD player and an espresso machine with coffee powder and mix selection of specialty teas.

Villas
Pool Suites Akasha Akasha Pool Suites
Akasha Pool Suites Boast a plunge pool and feature a recycled timber deck with sun loungers in a private compound. Akasha Pool Suites boast a swimming pool and features recycled wood deck with sun loungers on a private compound. Suites are equipped with a Bose docking system, a DVD player and an espresso machine with a selection of local special coffees and tea blends. Suite is equipped with a Bose docking system, DVD player and an espresso machine with a selection of local coffee and specialty tea mixture.

Akasha Pool Suite Suite type
Description: Akasha Pool Suites boast a swimming pool and features recycled wood deck with sun relaxing on a private compound. Suite is equipped with a Bose docking system, DVD player and an espresso machine with a selection of local coffee and specialty tea mixture.

Low Season: Rp.1.550.000/Malam/sendiri or both of the said taxes and free services and airport pick up and transfer
High season: Rp.1.700.000 / evening / alone or both of the said taxes and free services and airport pick up and transfer

Ananda Beach Suite (Beach Front)
Spacious and luxurious suites are situated beach. Watching the sun terbenang a very wonderful from your private terrace with a beach just a few steps.

Description: spacious and luxurious suite resort is surrounded by gardens and offers guests ocean views.

Low Season: Rp.1.350.000/Malam/sendiri or both of the said taxes and free services and airport pick up and transfer
High season: Rp. 1.600.000/Malam/sendiri or both of the said taxes and free services and airport pick up and transfer

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Plaza Hotel and Convension Mataram

Plaza Hotel and Convension Mataram:

Designed for business and tourism spree, Lombok Plaza Hotel is strategically located in Mataram; any known local area. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all the things that can be found in a living city. With its strategic location, this hotel offers easy access to the must-see destinations in the city.

Lombok Plaza Hotel also offers many amenities to enrich your stay in Lombok. The hotel provides access to a number of services including 24 hour room service, coffee shop, shop, car park, meeting facilities.

In addition, all guest rooms have a host of comforts such as coffee / tea, free bottled water, satellite / cable TV, balcony / terrace, in-room safe to favor more and more guests. The hotel offers fantastic leisure facilities including Massage, Pool (outdoor), to help you relax after a long day of activities in the city. Find a mix of professional services and facilities at the Plaza Hotel Lombok.

Lombok Hotel Plaza is located in the largest shopping center in the city of Mataram - Lombok is Cakramgera, because of its strategic location, the hotel is in great demand by tourists FOREIGN DOMESTIC as well as tourists who want to enjoy a vacation or business purposes. Only a few minutes walk away from the hotel, you can search by the typical Lombok such as: T Shirt Lombok, Dodol rumpu by sea and by various others.

Featured in each room, among other amenities, are Desk, air conditioning, coffee / tea. With the feature car park, laundry service / dry cleaning, hotel in Lombok is sure to make each guest's trip into an enjoyable trip. Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of Lombok Plaza Hotel.

Luxury newly emerging urban middle, with a modern design hotel, elegant, fantastic, beautiful and charming look with a wide range of facilities that treat will make you feel comfortable and quiet stay in the middle of the city. Enjoy views of the city and looks bluish hills that look beautiful are ready to welcome the views of the hotel's top floor is a cozy place to relax. See and experience the beauty of the night view of the city is decorated with flashing stars twinkle in the sky that will be merged into the nuances of romance. It is suitable for those of you who want to celebrate a honeymoon in a crowd of the metropolis.

The hotel is located right in the urban areas, it only takes about 20 minutes of watku Selaparang airport. With this strategic location of various facilities already exist in your hand, like the ease of doing business, shopping Mataram Mall which is the largest shopping center in the city of Mataram, close to the hospital, and several popular attractions such as parks Mayura, Meru temple, Pura Lingsar, Narmada parks and others.

The hotel offers several types of rooms are clean and comfortable like, Superior rooms, Deluxe, The Plaza Suite and The Presidential Suit. Please select according to your taste. In addition the hotel is also equipped with various facilities such as a comfortable meeting place with modern decor, places married and theater. Shuttle Bus Tersedian also if you want to get around the city of Mataram to Senggigi been to the beach which is a famous tourist spot among domestic and foreign tourists.

Get bebrapa also benefit meniginap at this hotel such as towels and welcome drinks, free airport transfers, fruit basket for celebrating a honeymoon, and a birthday cake for guests celebrating a birthday.
Not only that this hotel is also designed specifically for those of you who want to stay with family, relatives and your beloved ones. Ajakalah they enjoy and feel comfortable stay and keidahan vacationing on the island of Lombok.
This hotel is the best option for those of you who want the convenience of staying, in the middle of urban areas and are perfect for your modern soul.

Room Facilities
Cabinets, Deposite Safety Box, Tea & coffee, IDD Line, Refrigerator / mini bar, air conditioning, Hanger, TV, Hair Dryer, Bottle Opener, Hot / Cold Water, Shower Room, Shower with Bathtub with separate shower, Umbrellas, Slipper , Clothes Line, Wash Basin, Luggage Ruck, and bathrobe (only for Suite Room).

Bathroom facilities
Soap, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Bath Towel, Bath Math, Matches, Ashtray, Face / Toilet Tissue, Flower Vase, Cottonbuds, Comb, Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Sewing Kit and others.

Hotel Facilities
Restaurant, Bar and Lounge Happy Hour, Restaurant, Money Changer, Meeting Place, Spa / Massage, Traditional Dance Class, Cooking Class, 2 Swimming Pool (Children and Adults), a wide parking place and City Shuttle Bus.

Room Rates:
Superior Room: Rp. 7.500.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
Deluxe Room: Rp. 850.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
Cabanas Room: Rp. 1.200.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
Cabanas Suite: Rp. 1.500.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
The Plaza Suite: Rp. 1.800.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
The Presidential Suite: Rp. 2.500.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes

High and peak seasons surcharges apply from July 01-September 15 and Dec. 01-January 15 extra charge Rp. 250.000/night/room

Our price includes:
A. Breakfast for 2 persons, if more will be put on an additional cost
2. And Services Tax pelanayan 20%
3. Children under 12 years of sleeping with parents.
4. For the extra bed will be put on an additional fee of Rp. 350 000 / day / person
5. High season surcharge at Rp wear. 300.000 / night.

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Hotel Lombok Raya Mataram

Hotel Lombok Raya Mataram:

Strategically located in Mataram, Lombok Raya Hotel is the ideal place to start exploration in Lombok. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all the things that can be found in a living city. The visitors to this hotel can enjoy a walk in the popular tourist town: Mataram Mall, Siti Hajar Hospital, Immanuel Church of Mataram.

At Lombok Raya Hotel, brilliant service and great facilities will make your stay unforgettable. Guests of this hotel can enjoy the local amenities such as laundry service / dry cleaning, business center, bar / pub, 24 hour room service, tour.

Enjoy high-quality facilities, including internet access, television, shower and tub, balcony / terrace, bathtub, to help you gather power back after a tired move. The hotel offers many unique recreational opportunities like swimming pool (outdoor), gym / fitness facilities, massage, spa, garden. When you are looking for comfortable accommodation in Lombok, Lombok Raya Hotel make your home when you are on vacation.

Lombok Raya Hotel is located in the largest shopping center in the city of Mataram - Lombok is MATARAM MALL, because the location is very strategic, then the hotel is in great demand by tourists FOREIGN DOMESTIC and tourists who want to enjoy a vacation or business purposes. Only a few minutes walk away from the hotel, you can search by the typical Lombok such as: T Shirt Lombok, Dodol rumpu by sea and by various others.

Hotel Lombok Raya berlanati 2 by the number of rooms are virtually hundreds more, despite its location between the center and the bustle of the city of Mataram, but very far from the hustle and bustle and noise of the city. The hotel is easily accessible, just 10 minutes from Lombok Selaparang Airport and 30 minutes from the port sheet.

Hotel Facilities:
- Restorant
- Swimming Pool
- Office of Air Ticket
- Meeting room with capacity of 100 more
- Public Worship (mushalla)
- Waiting Room
- Mini Business Center
- Internet cafes or HOT SPOT
- Facility Phone
- Spa

Hotel Lombok Raya is located in front of Mataram Mataram Mall and important places in the city as the center of Lombok selling souvenirs such as pearl, t-shirts, carvings and more. Lombok Raya has 135 units of rooms that are divided into four categories: Superior, Deluxe, Family, and Suite.

Room Rates:
Premier Superior Room: Rp. 850.000/malam/single or double
Premier Deluxe Room: Rp. 950.000/malam/single or double
Suite Room: Rp. 2.950.000/malam/single or double
Junior Suite: Rp. 4.550.000/malam/single or double
Extra Bed: Rp. 450.000/bed/malam

High season rates start date 01 July to 15 September or December 1 to 15 January subject to extra charge Rp. 350.000/malam/kamar

Prices include breakfast and taxes.

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Gili Nanggu - Beautiful Small Island on the South Island of Lombok

Gili Nanggu - Beautiful Small Island on the South Island of Lombok:

Gili charm Nanggu - Lombok
Who does not know Gili Trawangan?
Gili is famous as one of international tourist destination.

Gili Trawangan is her neighbor with the two "brothers dyke" was another of Gili Meno and Gili Air. These three Gili is located in the northwest island of Lombok.

Gili means island itself is small.
Lombok island own and spread a lot of Gili.
Besides the three Gili above, this time I want to tell others the beauty of Gili. Name is Gili Nanggu.

Gili Nanggu located on the southwest island of Lombok. Small islands which can be surrounded by walking for less than one hour. Extensive island only about 12.5 hectares. The advantages of this island is the clear water and blue shades, green and white. Not to mention the fine sand is dazzling white, palm trees and pine grove which gives coolness.

Some around Gili Gili Gili Nanggu like Kedis, Gili Sudak is just nothing more than a mile to add the beauty of the panorama that can be seen from Gili Nanggu.

Still less? for who like underwater tours, snorkeling is the best choice. With just swim + - 20m from the shoreline, then we can enjoy the beautiful fish that bermain2 around our bodies. Enough "fishing" by giving the bread crumbs, then fish with beautiful colors will come.

Indeed, coral reefs in Gili Trawangan as cool guns especially in Karimun islands of Java, but the snorkeling with the fishes, colorful bodies around us is an extraordinary experience.

Gili Gili Trawangan Nanggu not as busy, Meno and Air. Because there are no settlements, no shops, cafes or places of entertainment. There is only one representative sufficient accommodation for those who want to spend the night.

To arrive at Gili Nanggu, we have to cross 25 minutes with a small boat that holds a maximum of 6-7 passengers. 200ribu boatnya own lease, and the round trip. So, when we come in the morning then the boat will wait until we wanted to go back to Lombok.

Whereas from Lombok International Airport in Praya takes an hour and a half to get to the location Tawun Nanggu crossing to Gili. Oh yes, it's easier to hire a car as public transport vehicles rather than expect to deliver.

Want to honeymoon away from the noise of urban life, not something wrong when it comes to Lombok. In addition to Gili Trawangan, Gili islands have proved Nanggu can refine your honeymoon.

Sunny blue skies, white sandy beaches, and water is blue-green sea will greet you when it comes to Gili Nanggu. This small island is located in West Lombok, or about 1 hour drive to the southern city of Sheet Harbour.

On the island that only has an area of ​​approximately 8 acres, is available with a traditional style resort complete with thatched roof. Even so, the inn is actually very comfortable and even idolized many couples as a place for a honeymoon.

For those of you who like to travel nautical, diving, sunbathing on the beach, or relax in a natural shades, come stay at Gili Nanggu. The island area of ​​12.5 ha in the western Lombok is managed with the concept of Forest / Virgin Island, so it still has a beautiful nature and natural. Tranquility and make Gili keasriannya Nanggu as a routine visit many foreign tourists. Gili Nanggu dubbed: Paradise Island.

On the white sandy beaches and calm wave this you can rest without fear disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the beach vendors, because Gili Nanggu is a private island inhabited only by managers and staff. Enchantment of the underwater world has its own charm and is one of the main reasons many guests who come every day to play on the beach. Only a few meters down to the sea the fish are colorful tame will come closer. In addition there are also coral reefs and other marine animals are very beautiful.

Tunable chirping of birds before sunrise and at sunset the silence of nature was to create a romantic atmosphere, making Gili Nanggu a suitable place for honeymoon couples.

Has a beauty that is not paid, Gili Nanggu was already known to the world. So do not be surprised if more foreign tourists visiting the island rather than domestic tourists.

In addition to the comfortable resort, Gili Nanggu also has a very romantic beach scene. Visitors can sit on the beach open to the shade trees. In front, beautiful scenery presented as a giant television. Enjoy a more serene morning by eating delicious breakfast provided.

Do not waste this beautiful nature, enjoy a tour of the island. It does not take a long time, which is about 45 minutes to circumnavigate the island because it is not too large. Along the way, just a beauty to be seen.

You can of course also enjoy the charm of its beaches. Warm white sand as the sun tersinar. Seawater also sparkle like gems in the distance. Beach waves are not too large, quiet and suitable for your honeymoon.

Nanggu Gili was also rich in natural scenery underwater. Make crystal clear sea water, visitors can easily enjoy the beautiful views of coral reefs and the fish are funny. If it does not have the tools to snorkel, you can rent at the resort where you stay.

When you need a more romantic atmosphere, invite your partner to sit on the beach during the afternoon. Light golden yellow looks very beautiful sunset from the beach. Enjoy a beautiful sunset view of this and make your honeymoon more perfect this time.

Lombok it has lots of charm.

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Enchantment of Nature Waterfall Tiu Kelep North Lombok

Enchantment of Nature Waterfall Tiu Kelep North Lombok:

Senaru located in the Village, Bayan District, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. Waterfall Kelep Tiu who has a height of 30 meters it is one of several waterfalls at the foot of Mount Rinjani.

Kelep Tiu's name is taken from the language of Sasak tribe, "tiu" means the pool, while the "valve" means the fly. To go to the location of the waterfall, we had to walk about 30 minutes from the entrance, along the way enjoy the view of tropical rain forests are still green coupled with crystal clear streams.

Tiu Kelep Falls has a height of 42 meters and terraced. Waterfall water is quite heavy and large pool formed below waist just is not so in adults. Also the pool is soft and flat allowing visitors can swim. Also according to the myths that circulate in the waterfall shower if this will lead to eternal youth.

In Sasak language which is the everyday language of the people of Lombok, tiu means the pool, while the valve means to fly. Free translation is the pool where the water bubbles flying. At certain moments, the water droplets flying display at the end of the rainbow waterfall.

Waterfall Kelep Tiu is one of the themed attraction waterfall in Lombok after Spring Waterfall attractions Gile.Menurut various reliable sources, recreation lombok Niagara Kelep Tiu is one of the hidden waterfall which is located in north chili . Which is the distance from the tourist town of Mataram can be achieved with about 2 hours and a half by using two-wheel or four-wheeled vehicle with a normal speed of about 70-80 km / h.

This waterfall is located in the Mount Rinjani National Park area with the source water comes from Lake Segara Anak at the peak of Mount Rinjani.

There are still two more waterfalls in the region, the Niagara Falls Spring Batara Gila and swift. Tiu Kelep Waterfall position is between the two waterfalls. The first mentioned is below, where the falling water of Niagara Kelep Tiu would eventually pass through the mossy cliffs sloping green Gila Spring Waterfall form. While the second was on it in the upstream.

Waterfall on vacation four Kelep Tiu has a beauty that is so beautiful, probably because of the tourist sites are located far inside the forest, thus providing the sensation for the visitors when walking to the location of valve tiu waterfalls, shade trees, fetchingly natural sound, the fresh air and beauty of flowing clear water splashing hungry and tired when we waterfall tiu the location of this valve.

Accessibility
Is approximately 70 km (in the travel 2.5 hours) from the capital Mataram to the north or half a kilo (1 hour drive from Niagara Gila Spring is located.

Condition of the road to the waterfall is less well down the path to the rocky, through the woods, up and down several large rocks and tree trunks, crossed the rocky slippery and rather swift current. Recommended if you want to get there to hire a guide (guide) is provided at the entrance or bring a friend who had been there.

From the entrance in the village Senaru trecking through the journey begins with a mossy and steep stairs. After passing the turn to take the right steps, if left to the Gila Spring Waterfall is located. Travel time to the location of the waterfall about 1 hour away.

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Santika Hotel Mataram

Santika Hotel Mataram:

Hotel Santika Lombok is the perfect choice for a weekend break with family or when traveling to Lombok on the business. Located in the heart of developing the capital of Lombok, Mataram, who within a short walk away from the office of mayor, the governor's office and departments of government, as well as the Mall of Mataram, Lombok's main shopping complex. Beautiful Senggigi beach which is only 15 minutes away.

At the Hotel Santika Hotels & Resorts we combine local traditions with a touch of nature to bring our guests to feel Indonesia hospitality. At Santika, you can always rest assured a warm welcome. That's why we call ourselves "home away from home" you.

Santika Hotel is located on Jalan Mataram Pejanggik No. 32, Mataram, Lombok, located in one of the main streets in the city of Mataram where the central government offices and banks and other office is located, as a business center in the city of Mataram.

Hotel Santika Mataram has a 123-room modern minimalist design with superior room type as many as 103 rooms, 12 deluxe rooms, executive suites and 2 rooms 6 rooms. Each room is equipped with a Safe Deposit Box, Tea / Coffee Maker, LCD TV, and internet access using Wifi.

In addition, the Hotel Santika Mataram, equipped with Bayan Cafe, Lobby Lounge located at lobby area, meeting room with a capacity of up to 200 people, as well as other facilities like, fitness center, swimming pool for adults and children.

This hotel is there to meet the needs and convenience of your stay. Hotel is located in the city of Mataram Pejanggik road offers some comfort and ease to perform various activities. The hotel is conveniently located on the edge of the highway and very close to the governor's office, education centers, hospitals Mataram, Mataram Mall and other shopping centers. And in front of the hotel there is a garden that is ready to fill Sangkareang vacation time if you want to take a walk for a while. If you want to hunt to enjoy the culinary variety of traditional dishes and international cuisine are some restaurants that will serve you and is located not far from the Hotel Santika this.

Hotel Facilities
- 123 rooms and suites
- Restaurant, lounge and lobby lounge
- Ballroom
- Business center and meeting rooms
- Fitness center & swimming pool
- Free WiFi, LCD TV, coffee / tea, minibar and safe deposit box in every room

Guestrooms.
Guest rooms at the Hotel Santika Mataram - Lombok provides a minibar and a safe. Guests can use the high-speed wireless Internet access free of charge in the room. LCD televisions are equipped room.

Room Rates:
Superior Room: Rp. 7.500.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
Deluxe Room: Rp. 950.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
The Suite: Rp. 1.800.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes
The Presidential Suite: Rp. 2.400.000/malam/single or double including breakfast and taxes

High and peak seasons surcharges apply from July 01-September 15 and Dec. 01-January 15 extra charge Rp. 250.000/night/room

Our price includes:
A. Breakfast for 2 persons, if more will be put on an additional cost
2. And Services Tax pelanayan 20%
3. Children under 12 years of sleeping with parents.
4. For the extra bed will be put on an additional fee of Rp. 350 000 / day / person
5. High season surcharge at Rp wear. 300.000 / night.

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Ikat Weaving village Songket and Sukarare - Central Lombok

Ikat Weaving village Songket and Sukarare - Central Lombok:

Sukarara villages in Lombok known as songket weaving village. Behind the smooth and beautiful tenunnya was stored condition which requires the weaver virgins. Wiih!

Not married, that's one of the terms given to the weavers village Sukarara songketnya. The village is famous as the center of this craft of weaving songket, it gives certain conditions for pengrajinan songket, so that the resulting fabric has the best quality.

Located in District Jonggot, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Sukarara Village has become one of the tourist village tourist destination. In this village, tourists can watch the skilled hands of artisans in songket weaving, the traditional way of course.

Seemed to know the many tourists who are interested in this village, the village women Talbot always welcome any travelers who arrived at the village entrance. Almost all wore traditional Sasak tribe, complete.

After the welcome, then your journey begins in the village Sukarara. Travelers will be invited to tour the village, and see how women Sukarara songket weaving.

Typically, the process of weaving songket can be seen directly in our homes. Not a few who deliberately showed his skills in the home workshop menyongket.

With lively, the women in the village Sukarara spinning into cloth, using a traditional loom. More fun again, tourists who come to try to use this loom.

True, women in the village weave Sukarara is compulsory. Much more unique, one of the conditions of the weavers in the village, the girls must be virgins alias alias unmarried women in the village. So practically, before marrying the girl should be smart weave.

Well, if there are women who can not weave, but desperate to get married, it will be liable to a fine. Fine could be money, rice or rice yields. This rule was created so that women in the village of Sukarara more independent and not dependent on men.

In addition to seeing weaving activities, in the village of Sukarara You can also see there are many shops selling woven songket cloth. Colorful woven cloth display in every shop window.

Generally, in every stall sold two types of cloth, ie woven ikat and songket cloth. Songket cloth is only made by women in the manual. Her work is quite long, reaching 1 to 2.5 months.

Motive given for each fabric is usually different. There is a patterned fabric belt custom house and barn, not a few also have a gecko motif. Custom house and barn as a symbol of life Sasak tribe. Gecko is good luck for the people of Lombok animals.

Should not be asked about the price. You could say the price given for each fabric in accordance with the length and complexity of the manufacturing process. Price a piece of songket cloth varied, ranging from Rp 200000-5000000. Depending on the motif and size. If the price was considered too expensive, you can choose a small scarf for Rp 20,000.

Unlike the songket, ikat has a shorter production time. To 3 meters of fabric can be completed in a day. Wow!

Ikat cloth is usually used for bedding material or fabric. Ikat prices vary depending on type of dye. Fabrics with chemical dyes are priced at about Rp 100,000, while the fabric with natural dyes are priced Rp 150,000.

One reason why the simple woven fabric were found in almost every souvenir shop on the island of Lombok is because it is a producer of quality single weave. One of the centers is a manufacturer of woven Sukarara Village (pronounced "Sukarare").

In Sukarara, woven fabric is the product of home industry, not a large plant commodities. Almost every house in the village with a population of 150 head of the family had a loom. Even so, the only true professional weavers engaged the Eve. They usually weave on the front porch, the activity which acted on during the day while waiting for their husbands returning from the fields.

Local tradition confirms the role of women: the wedding party, women are required to provide home-made woven fabric to the couple. A local joke says that women can not automatically going to weave "menjomblo" lifetime.

Why are professional weavers engaged only women can also be explained in the context of the economy: a wife who is expected to weave the family economy when the harvest failed.

Because of just relying on simple machines, weaving process generally lasts pretty long. It takes at least a month to produce a piece of cloth with a width of 1.2 meters long and two meters. The complexity of motives and types of yarn in the market determines the price of cloth-average ranges between 100 thousand to 5 million per sheet.

Want to visit the village? It's easy. You can use a rental car or taxi from Mataram. Travel time is usually spent about 30 minutes with a distance of 20 km.

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