Sidemen is a centre for culture and arts, particularly endek cloth (vibrantly patterned weft ikat) and songket (silver- or gold-threaded cloth). Here, employees man the looms downstairs and customers can admire their work and enjoy the Sideman views from the upstairs showroom.
Pelangi Traditional Weaving
East Bali
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