Spectacular weaving in Sembalun Lawang, 5 days

A unique trip to this village at the feet of Indonesia’s second highest volcano the Rinjani. For many generations young girls learned the basic weaving skills from their mother. They use traditional wooden hand looms. The women from Sembalun Lawang utilise a variety of ancient motifs and are masters of colour. These women also produce a range of comtempory modern designs. The weavings from Sembalun Lawang have even been showcased in fashion shows in Java.

Are you interested in learning these techniques and designing your own project? Guided by enthusiastic, patient and encouraging weavers you can make a splendid scarf to take home within four days.

Day 1 Sembalun Lawang
Morning transfer to Sembalun. Meet the weaver who will be your teacher for the coming days. Look at samples, designs, colours and choose one you would like to create. Preparing yarns on a loom with a hedgehog needle.

Day 2 Weaving and a unique walk
The morning will be spent weaving and in the afternoon you can walk with a guide to the rice fields and to a hill for a marvellous views over the valley. Descending from the hill, through beautiful bamboo gardens, you will also see coffee trees. Visit to a traditional village.

Day 3 and 4 Finishing your project
Feel how it is to fill your days with weaving. Weaving is very labour intensive. During your breaks or during your village walk the weavers take over your project. This ensures that a weaving of your own design will be complete to take home.

Day 5
Transfer to the airport or your other destination on Lombok.

You will stay in simple accommodation with your own bathroom and cold running water. The hotel has stunning views on the Rinjani. It’s also possible to stay with a weaver’s family and learn more about the Sasak way of living. A great experience! You will travel by private car with AC and basic English speaking driver.

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