Lombok is a wonderful place to buy some of the best souvenirs and masks. A trip to Lombok and Gili Islands is an excellent experience for everyone, especially for art lovers and crafts. There are a handful number of shopping places in Lombok of which the Sweta Market is the most frequented one. The Sweta market has a great collection of souvenirs that are mostly liked by tourists. more...

Sasak women in Lombok make traditional earthenware pottery, and their skill has been passed down for generations. These skilled potters have produced beautiful shaped vessels for everyday use in Lombok households. And there are a lot of variety of that is still made today. more...

Penujak villageis located in West Praya district, Central Lombok, which is less than an hour by car from Mataram or two hourâ?™s drive from Bangsal Harbor (if you stay at Villa Ombak in Gili Trawangan). The village is on the main road between Praya, the capital of Central Lombok and Kuta, a tourist resort on the South coast. more...

Mataram is the capital and the largest city on Lombok Island as well as being the capital of West Nusa Tenggara. The city actually consists from several different cities. Ampenan in the west of lombok, Mataram in the center, Cakranegara (Cakra) and Sweta in the east. Ampenan has most of city sights, including Nusa Tenggara Barat museum, which can give a good overview of the Lombok culture more...

Lombok pearl is a freshwater pearl cultured in Lombok Island. They are almost as beautiful as natural or cultured saltwater pearls. The quality of pearls is judged by the reflectivity and shine of the surface. Fine pearls do not have any flaws or spots in the nacre. more...