Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
A mesmerizing wonder, the vibrant Banyumulek Pottery Village is famous for its pottery masterpieces and traditional handicrafts made by the natives who live here. Here, travellers can also explore many beautiful art galleries evident from its iconic clay products. To know that you reach the right place, you will be greeted with a green decorated gate which reads Banyumulek Pottery Craft Center.
Banyumulek Pottery Village is one of the three major pottery villages in Lombok famous for the hand-skilled local villagers. 80% of the vast majority here is from the native of Sasak Lombok tribe, which are known to have been pottery artisans for generations. Using simple tools and clay, the skillful craftsmen in this village are able to produce spectacular and useful handmade products without any measurement tool. All of it is done with heart.
Take a tour around Banyumulek Pottery Village and its Craft Center to watch the process of producing various kinds of pottery and ceramics used in daily life. If you are into arts, you will be amazed to find out that the craftsmen in Banyumulek still retains the traditional burning techniques of straw and firewood to produce clay products that comes in various shapes, sizes, colours and functions. They are elaborately molded, baked, then painted and decorated with majorly locally sourced dyes.
Banyumulek Pottery Village is one of the three major pottery villages in Lombok famous for the hand-skilled local villagers. 80% of the vast majority here is from the native of Sasak Lombok tribe, which are known to have been pottery artisans for generations. Using simple tools and clay, the skillful craftsmen in this village are able to produce spectacular and useful handmade products without any measurement tool. All of it is done with heart.
Take a tour around Banyumulek Pottery Village and its Craft Center to watch the process of producing various kinds of pottery and ceramics used in daily life. If you are into arts, you will be amazed to find out that the craftsmen in Banyumulek still retains the traditional burning techniques of straw and firewood to produce clay products that comes in various shapes, sizes, colours and functions. They are elaborately molded, baked, then painted and decorated with majorly locally sourced dyes.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Explore another famous traditional village nearby which is known as the Sukarara Weaving Village. Famous for Songket fabric, you will find a totally different experience here and see how the famous local textile is made beautifully by the locals through weaving.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
There are a variety of pottery products ready for you to take home ranging from kettle, cups, jar, earthen pot, sand flower vase, lamp shade, sand flat vase, chicken-shaped jar and beautiful wall decorations in different sizes. They make great souvenirs and home decoration items too.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
From Mataram city, it takes 20 minutes to get to Banyumulek Pottery Village. You can choose to hire a private taxi and include other places around Lombok in your day itinerary or rent your own vehicle and navigate to the village on your own.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- To tour the village, be sure to wear casual clothes with comfortable walking shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
- Credit cards are not accepted here in the village for transactions. Bring enough cash with you.
- Be careful when you are seeing or holding a pottery. If you break it, you have to pay for it.
- You can try to bargain the price with the locals if you purchase more items. However, remember to be reasonable.
- It is best to start your tour here early in the morning when the locals are out to start their day.
- There are also Lombok Traditional Village tours available where you need to book in advance. The tour will include Banyumulek Pottery Village as part of the itinerary as well as Sasak Sade Village and Sukarara Village.
- You can tour the village with a local guide there from IDR 50,000 or get an all-inclusive package with return transfer, driver, meals, activity fees and guide from IDR 300,000.
Discover the intriguing Banyumulek Pottery Village in Kediri District of West Lombok to fully explore traditional craft-making and iconic clay artworks.
Opening hours
| Monday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
Discover the intriguing Banyumulek Pottery Village in Kediri District of West Lombok to fully explore traditional craft-making and iconic clay artworks.
Opening hours
| Monday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 08:00 am to 05:00 pm |
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
A mesmerizing wonder, the vibrant Banyumulek Pottery Village is famous for its pottery masterpieces and traditional handicrafts made by the natives who live here. Here, travellers can also explore many beautiful art galleries evident from its iconic clay products. To know that you reach the right place, you will be greeted with a green decorated gate which reads Banyumulek Pottery Craft Center.
Banyumulek Pottery Village is one of the three major pottery villages in Lombok famous for the hand-skilled local villagers. 80% of the vast majority here is from the native of Sasak Lombok tribe, which are known to have been pottery artisans for generations. Using simple tools and clay, the skillful craftsmen in this village are able to produce spectacular and useful handmade products without any measurement tool. All of it is done with heart.
Take a tour around Banyumulek Pottery Village and its Craft Center to watch the process of producing various kinds of pottery and ceramics used in daily life. If you are into arts, you will be amazed to find out that the craftsmen in Banyumulek still retains the traditional burning techniques of straw and firewood to produce clay products that comes in various shapes, sizes, colours and functions. They are elaborately molded, baked, then painted and decorated with majorly locally sourced dyes.
Banyumulek Pottery Village is one of the three major pottery villages in Lombok famous for the hand-skilled local villagers. 80% of the vast majority here is from the native of Sasak Lombok tribe, which are known to have been pottery artisans for generations. Using simple tools and clay, the skillful craftsmen in this village are able to produce spectacular and useful handmade products without any measurement tool. All of it is done with heart.
Take a tour around Banyumulek Pottery Village and its Craft Center to watch the process of producing various kinds of pottery and ceramics used in daily life. If you are into arts, you will be amazed to find out that the craftsmen in Banyumulek still retains the traditional burning techniques of straw and firewood to produce clay products that comes in various shapes, sizes, colours and functions. They are elaborately molded, baked, then painted and decorated with majorly locally sourced dyes.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Explore another famous traditional village nearby which is known as the Sukarara Weaving Village. Famous for Songket fabric, you will find a totally different experience here and see how the famous local textile is made beautifully by the locals through weaving.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
There are a variety of pottery products ready for you to take home ranging from kettle, cups, jar, earthen pot, sand flower vase, lamp shade, sand flat vase, chicken-shaped jar and beautiful wall decorations in different sizes. They make great souvenirs and home decoration items too.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
From Mataram city, it takes 20 minutes to get to Banyumulek Pottery Village. You can choose to hire a private taxi and include other places around Lombok in your day itinerary or rent your own vehicle and navigate to the village on your own.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- To tour the village, be sure to wear casual clothes with comfortable walking shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
- Credit cards are not accepted here in the village for transactions. Bring enough cash with you.
- Be careful when you are seeing or holding a pottery. If you break it, you have to pay for it.
- You can try to bargain the price with the locals if you purchase more items. However, remember to be reasonable.
- It is best to start your tour here early in the morning when the locals are out to start their day.
- There are also Lombok Traditional Village tours available where you need to book in advance. The tour will include Banyumulek Pottery Village as part of the itinerary as well as Sasak Sade Village and Sukarara Village.
- You can tour the village with a local guide there from IDR 50,000 or get an all-inclusive package with return transfer, driver, meals, activity fees and guide from IDR 300,000.
