Ketupat Weaving Class: Weave Your Own 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.
- PriceIDR 250K / person
- 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.
Questions about the ketupat weaving class.
Short answers about the ketupat weaving class in Sidemen before you book. Anything else, just ask us on WhatsApp.
Read what our guests say →When is the ketupat weaving class held?
It runs as an open class between 10am and 5pm.
What will I learn?
You get to know the coconut leaf used for weaving, learn the basic ketupat technique step by step, and practise 3 types of ketupat weave.
Can I take my ketupat home?
Yes. You take home the pieces you weave yourself.
What is included?
Coffee or tea and Balinese cake are included in the class.
Do I need any experience?
No. An instructor guides you step by step from the very first fold.
How do I book?
Send us your preferred day on WhatsApp or through our contact page, and we confirm by reply.
Reserve your ketupat weaving class.
Tell us your preferred date and group size. We confirm availability by reply on WhatsApp.
- PriceIDR 250K / person
- Open class, 10am – 5pm
- 3 types of ketupat weave
- Coffee or tea and Balinese cake included
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