Besides bamboo, West Nusa Tenggara is famous for ketak, a wild climbing grass from Lombok that is dried, twisted, and woven into high quality crafts. Local sources note that Lombok artisans have developed ketak into various products with strong finishing and export potential.
Brands and producer groups around Central Lombok market themselves as specialists in ketak, rattan, and bamboo, offering everything from bags and trays to homeware and small furniture.
In furniture and interiors, ketak is often used for:
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Chair seats and backrests
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Table tops and storage baskets under side tables
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Decorative trays, organizers, and planters that complement wooden pieces
The uniqueness of ketak furniture from NTB lies in its texture and color: warm, slightly rustic, but refined enough for modern villas, cafés, and “island living” style homes. Combined with teak, mahogany, or other woods, ketak helps define the relaxed yet detailed look that many people now associate with Lombok and West Nusa Tenggara.
