Sade, Traditional Sasak village in Central Lombok, Indonesia
Sade is a village in central Lombok built with around 150 houses made of woven bamboo walls, thatch roofs, and clay mixed with rice husks for durability. The structures sit on sloped terrain and create a layout that shows how the Sasak people have traditionally built their settlements.
The village developed as a center of Sasak culture and has been inhabited for generations, with people maintaining their traditional ways of life. The settlement reflects how this community preserved its customs through family structures and local practices over time.
Women here work daily at their looms, creating traditional woven cloth that you can see and purchase throughout the village. This craft is woven into daily life and connects the community through techniques passed down through families.
The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when light is good and fewer visitors are around. Most people come with local guides who show you the workshops and explain how the houses are constructed.
The house floors are covered with cattle dung, which naturally repels insects and strengthens the surface over time. This practice shows how residents use local materials in practical ways for everyday living.
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