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The Songket Weavers of Pandai Sikek, Pandai Sikek, West Sumatra
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The Songket Weavers of Pandai Sikek

Pandai Sikek, West SumatraSumatraCraft

A highland village between two volcanoes where Minangkabau songket is woven with gold-coloured thread.

Pandai Sikek lies on the cool slopes between Mount Singgalang and Mount Marapi, a short drive from Bukittinggi. It is the best-known centre of Minangkabau songket, a brocade worn at weddings and ceremonies.

Weavers work at wooden frame looms in their homes, following patterns with names and meanings drawn from Minangkabau proverbs. The village is also known for wood carving.

Why it matters

Songket carries Minangkabau ideas about status and good conduct in its patterns.

What makes it unique

Each motif has a name and a saying attached to it.

Good to know

  • Near Bukittinggi
  • Songket woven at home
  • Also known for wood carving

Planning a visit

Time needed
About 2 h
Best time of day
morning
Relative cost
Low cost

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