Where to Shop in Lombok

Addressing itself as 'unspoiled Bali', the much less -visited Lombok is on an effort to increase its visibility to tourists. The beautiful landscape of Lombok that is still untouched by the hustle and the bustle of the city life has quiet a number of places where you can spend your money. Though there are many places from where you can purchase a pretty number of sophisticated items, shopping in Lombok proves to be great thrill if you go for the local handicrafts.

What to buy?

Rather than opting for the obvious things for a change you can spend your money on local art and handicraft. Though in some prices may be exceptionally high, a genuine effort to lower the prices can help you.

Lombok is a good place to buy antiques, other things you can try are basketry, potteries and souvenir. If you have a fascination for traditional clothes you purchase the Sasak sarongs.

Handicraft- villages of Lombok

The simple rustic villages of Lombok exhibit the local art of the place that is very distinct. All the shops selling the local handicraft gives you a feel of the local tradition.

The village of Mataran is famous for its potteries that are mainly made on a potter's wheel. Sukarare is visited by tourists for its wonderful batiks. The weaving involves the traditional process of spinning, yarning, dying and drying. Either you can purchase them from the weaver's place or you can try them while they rest on the selves of the shops. However, if you buy them from the weaver's house you can get the products at a much cheaper rate.

Sayang- Sayang which is 10 kilometers from Praya is famous for its palm leaves boxes.

Places to shop

The villages of Lombok are the most frequented places to shop in. the villages which are renowned as shopping places are Banyumulek, Pejanggik, Sukarara and Sayang- Sayang.

Chlna Seas

Occasionally referred to as the Aladdinas Cavea this market of Lombok is known for its vast array of gift items that are mostly from Japan, China, Thailand, and Philippines. The three legged frogs, mandarin ducks, red- stoned Buddha and the silken hangings on the wall are a few things that are most commonly bought by tourists.

Sweta Market

The Sweta Market is located east of Bertais. It is a pretty large traditional market exhibiting a wide display of traditional goods.

Banyumulek

Located at some 6 kilometers from Mataram the place is famous for earthen wares and baskets.