Shopping · Lombok · Indonesia
Shopping in Lombok
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suryanata budi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Lombok is known for handwoven textiles, pottery and pearls rather than malls. Buying directly from craft villages supports the makers. Best souvenirs: Songket and ikat weaving, South Sea pearls and Banyumulek pottery.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Songket and ikat weaving
Where to shop
Sukarara
A weaving village in Central Lombok where women weave songket and ikat on backstrap looms.
Banyumulek
A pottery village south of Mataram making terracotta jars, vases and kitchenware.
Mataram
The island's main city, with shopping malls, pearl shops and markets.
Markets
Pasar Cakranegara
A large local market in Mataram selling produce, spices, textiles and household goods.
What to buy
Songket and ikat weaving
Handwoven Sasak textiles from Sukarara and Sade.
South Sea pearls
Lombok is known for pearls; buy from established shops and ask for certification.
Banyumulek pottery
Terracotta pots and decorative pieces wrapped for travel.
Kopi Lombok
Bags of locally grown coffee from Rinjani's slopes.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Historic site · Central Lombok
Sade village
A traditional Sasak village on the road between the airport and Kuta, with thatched houses and rice barns (lumbung) whose earth floors are traditionally polished with buffalo dung.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Lombok coffee. Village warungs around Sembalun and Senaru, and cafés in Kuta. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kuta and Mandalika | $$ | The south-coast surf town, beach bays and the Mandalika resort zone |
| Gili Trawangan | $$ | The largest, liveliest Gili, with dive schools, beach bars and sunset swings |
| Senaru | $ | A highland village on Rinjani's northern slopes, start of treks and waterfall walks |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in IDR. Tipping is not expected in local warungs but is appreciated in tourist restaurants, spas and by drivers. Trekking guides and porters on Rinjani rely on tips and expect them at the end of a trek.
- Bargain politely at markets and with drivers, and keep a smile throughout.
- Carry cash on the Gilis and in rural areas; ATMs can run out or be scarce.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–March and November; the busiest months are July–August.
- February: Bau Nyale — Sasak sea-worm festival on the south coast (usually February or March, set by the Sasak calendar)
- December: Christmas and New Year holiday peak
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Lombok?
Songket and ikat weaving, South Sea pearls, Banyumulek pottery and Kopi Lombok.
+Where is the best shopping in Lombok?
Sukarara: A weaving village in Central Lombok where women weave songket and ikat on backstrap looms.
+What are the best markets in Lombok?
Pasar Cakranegara.