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Pengrajin tanah liat, lombok. . . . #banyumulek #lombokvillage #explorelombok #lombokisland (at Banyumulek, Kediri, Lombok Barat)

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Banyumulek - the secret world of pottery

Not often featured in guide books or travel site, but we stumbled upon a gem whilst traveling at Lombok. Even if you're not into pottery or pots, the small village of Banyumulek has more to offer than pots for sale. We arrived during the day and saw village folks all bustling with activities relating to pottery. 80% of the village economy relies on pottery. We saw ladies carrying unfinished pots on their heads, some of them sitting by the doorway molding pots with their bare hands, and even some cycling to the "fire place" to smoke the pot.

Village life at Banyumulek is about pottery mainly. And though it was started as a hobby and an activity to supplement their daily living, today's pottery making has now gained international spotlight with their pottery not only being exported to Bali or other parts of Indonesia, but also to European countries such as Paris and Denmark! Amazing!

Riding through the little village, one could find many shops selling them and if you are those traveling with a tour bus, be careful not to be caught with the bigger shops selling at higher price, and the bulk of it going to to tour guides as commission. We suggest you drop by Annan Pottery - a wholesale shop with an incredibly wide range of display.

Annan Pottery (Wholesale Center)

Jalan Raya Banyumulek Kedin

Lombok Barat – NTB 83362

LA Akhsan Tel: [phone]

Nanik Tel: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

A tip on traveling at Lombok would be to hire a motorcycle or scooter. If not, hire a vehicle and get them to drive you around. There is not much traffic at Lombok, in comparison with that of touristy Bali.