Lombok Island Shopping Spree

Lombok is one of the best-loved destination of Indonesia that grabs the attention of thousands of people and force them to catch cheap flights to Jakarta to spend the most memorable and amazing time. It is situated in the eastern part if Bali so you can also easily access it from there as well. Housing plenty of virginal sandy beaches, picturesque landscapes and hilly terrain that are beautifully fringed by mesmerizing azure shores- it truly casts a spell on its admirers. The place not only features a number of fascinating and mesmerizing sites but also offers plenty of interesting and enthralling shopping opportunities.

This is truly that place where you can take advantage of clothes and jewellery, jaw-dropping skilful furniture, local handmade and plenty of various other unique and elegant items. For an excellent shopping experience you must hit the stunning Sukara traditional weaving village that is very much famous as the focal point of Lombok’s textile industry. Another such area is of Pringgasela (East Lombok), which features plenty of such products. Typical items are wall hangings, dresses, shirts and sarong. Songket is very much complicated and is usually done by women-passing from generation to generation where as Ikat is done by men.

They are expensive but truly worth every single penny. The Indonesians are also very popular for producing high-quality and innovating aesthetics, like furniture. There rattan, teak and bamboo made furniture is of very much demand in the hole world. The juxtaposition of extreme skill and visual simplicity make these ethnic pieces hugely harmonious.

Lombok is also very well known as the magnificent hub of jewellery production. You don’t have to search for the precious pearls but they would walk up to you- that’s the beauty. The beach vendors carry trays of shining pearls in every size and shape along the white pristine sandy beaches. There are more than 15 authentic pearl companies in this region that also provide you with a receipt.

You can also opt for other coral pieces from jewellery shops as well the local vendors. The pottery of Lombok is also very much famous and has been appreciated throughout the world-majority of the shops in west have the name Lombok. Because of its intricate markings and originality, the masterpieces are highly regarded and are in very much demand, all over the globe. The process to produce them is complicate and long one- hours and hours to make such impressive and astounding pieces. Masbagik , Banyumulek and Penujak are the 3 common villages where you can go to shop an excellent variety of pottery items. The crafts men have remarkable ability and versatility to fuse these items with different other materials like rattan, bamboo and many house-friendly textures.

Also don’t miss the chance to purchase Indonesian batik that is recognized world over for its delicate details and gorgeous patterns. Various motifs and geometric patterns of butterflies, birds, leaves and flowers are printed onto finely-woven cotton in shades of indigo, cream and brown.