Weave your own ketupat from young coconut leaf.
Learn the art of weaving janur step by step, from getting to know the leaf to folding techniques, and take home a piece you wove yourself. A calm, hands-on class in Sidemen.
A quiet way to meet a living tradition.
Ketupat is woven from janur, young coconut leaf. In this class you learn the leaf first, then the folding and weaving techniques, until you finish pieces of your own to take home.
It is a gentle way to practise creativity, patience and fine motor skills. Beginners are welcome, and you can join any time during the open class hours.
- Open class, 10am – 5pm
- 3 types of ketupat weave
- Coffee or tea and Balinese cake included
- Take home your own work
- Sidemen, Karangasem, Bali
What makes it special.
Three weaving styles
Learn 3 types of ketupat weave, each with its own fold and shape.
Yours to keep
Everything you weave is yours, a handmade piece to take home.
Beginner friendly
No experience needed. Our team guides each step at a relaxed pace.
How the class unfolds.
- 1
Get to know the leaf
Feel, cut and prepare the young coconut leaf.
- 2
Learn the folds
Practise the basic folding and weaving techniques.
- 3
Weave 3 types of ketupat
Work through each weave until the shape comes together.
- 4
Pause and take it home
Enjoy coffee or tea with Balinese cake, then carry your work home.
Reserve your ketupat weaving class.
Tell us your preferred date and group size. We confirm availability by reply on WhatsApp. Pricing is shared on enquiry.
- Open class, 10am – 5pm
- 3 types of ketupat weave
- Coffee or tea and Balinese cake included
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