Mataram
At Sayang Sayang (2km north of Cakra), this centre offers a wide range of small shops; look for the arched sign over the narrow road that reads 'Handy…
Must-see shopping in Nusa Tenggara
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Mataram
There are no tourists at this vast market near the Mandalika bus terminal in Bertais, but it has everything else: fruit and veggies, fish (fresh and dried…
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Labuan Bajo
At Labuan Bajo's best fashion store, all pieces are locally made, with some also designed in Flores. There's plenty for the ladies, from linen clothing to…
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Sumba
This small weaving centre is 2.5km off the main road, sticking to the left fork. Run by Kornelis Ndapakamang, it's hung with some of Sumba's most prized…
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Sumba
A series of rooms and houses championing ikat and jewellery, where guests can see everything from motif design to colouring and weaving. The collection…
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West Timor
Maubesi is home to the Kefa regency’s best textile market. Market day is Thursday, when ikat is displayed beneath tamarind trees, along with produce,…
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Kupang
The main market is the rambling Pasar Inpres, south of the city. It's mostly fruit and vegetables, but ti'i langga (lontar-leaf hats with a centre plume)…
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West Timor
A Rotenese musical-instrument workshop run by Pak Pah and his family, featuring traditional 32-stringed harps called sasandu, crafted from young palm leaf…
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Nusa Tenggara
Ten metres off the road beneath some banana trees you'll find Mama Sariat Libana, mother of Alornese ikat, holding court or playing cards. Originally from…
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West Timor
If you’re interested in antiques and handicrafts, don't miss this shop that could double as a museum. You’ll find Timor’s best selection of masks,…
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Kupang
It's worth seeking out this neighbourhood ikat shop. Textile lovers will be pleased with the wares sourced from across Nusa Tenggara, and you can take…
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South Lombok
Dharma Setya has an incredible array of handwoven Sasak textiles, including ikat (patterned textiles) and songket (hand woven silver or gold-threaded…
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Gili Meno
Art Shop Botol is a large handicrafts stall just south of Kontiki Meno hotel. Choose from masks, Sasak water baskets, wood carvings and gourds. It's run…
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Senggigi
A cut above the rest, this store, next to the namesake restaurant, has well-selected tribal art, including richly detailed carvings and textiles from…
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Mataram
With a cinema, food courts and the full spread of consumer pleasures, this four-floor mall is Lombok's biggest and fanciest.
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West Timor
About 20 women are part of this group, who weave using natural dye and are happy to show visitors around, especially if you'd like to make a purchase.
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Sumba
The owners of this art and souvenir shop appear from nowhere to open up as you arrive. There are wooden antiques, old stone grinders, bronze jewellery and…
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Labuan Bajo
Blink and you'll miss this sweet, second-hand bookshop, which shares a space with a day-trip boat operator. Dive into a blind date with a mystery book…
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West Timor
Has a terrific selection of local ikat, antique masks and statues, plus carved beams, reliefs and doors from old Timorese homes. Bargaining is acceptable…
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Mataram
Collection of quirky stalls, some of which sell good-quality ikat (traditional cloth), as well as an interesting food market. Think of it as a modern…
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Mataram
A multistorey shopping mall with a supermarket, department stores, electronics and clothes shops, and some international restaurants.
