Welcome to Our Journey of Resilience and Renewal in the Heart of Lombok
On August 5th, 2018, the earth shook beneath our feet. In a single moment, lives changed forever. The earthquake not only toppled homes in Pringgasela, Lombok—it also fractured a deep sense of security and stability. What remained wasn’t just rubble, but a haunting uncertainty about the future. Nearly two years later, many families still live in the temporary shelters we helped build—daily reminders of the long, slow path to recovery.
When we visited Pringgasela in November 2018, we walked through a landscape forever altered. Our friends and partners were still in shock, navigating grief and fear while trying to rebuild. Amidst the devastation, we saw something extraordinary: the enduring spirit of the weavers. To support them, we placed an initial order of 100 pieces of handwoven fabric. That act of solidarity, small as it may seem, was a powerful spark—encouraging the weavers to pick up their threads and return to their looms.
Since then, our incredible customers have supported every step of the journey—purchasing the weavings, sharing their stories, and standing beside these resilient artisans. Because of you, our mission continues.
Meet Our Lombok Family
At the heart of this recovery is our partnership with Anna, Erwin, and their nine children—the custodians of the Bale Warna Alam Natural Dye Workshop. Even while facing their own loss, Anna and Erwin opened their home to others, offering comfort and leadership during a time of immense hardship.
Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to help them rebuild not only their weaving gallery but also their restaurant—a gathering place full of warmth, stories, and tradition. Today, Anna’s delicious cooking welcomes visitors once again, and her family’s strength continues to inspire everyone they meet.
Weaving a New Chapter
This journey is far from over, but the spirit of Pringgasela is unbreakable. With each piece of cloth purchased, each word of encouragement shared, you are helping write a new chapter—one defined by hope, renewal, and the enduring strength of community.
Your support has made a real difference. It has rekindled livelihoods, preserved tradition, and reminded us all of what’s possible when compassion meets action.
Join us as we continue to walk this path—together. Every thread tells a story, and every purchase at Tradisi is a step toward a future woven with resilience, dignity, and connection.
Thank you—your kindness truly makes a world of difference.
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Pringgasela is a traditional weaving village in the foothills of Mount Rinjani, Lombok. The main industries that support the village are farming and weaving. Every female is taught to weave and the majority of homes have a weaving loom. Many families in the village lived below the poverty line.
Wikipedia
On 5 August 2018 an earthquake measuring Mw 6.9 (ML 7.0 according to BMKG) struck the island of Lombok, Indonesia. It was the main shock following its foreshock, a nearby 6.4 earthquake on 29 July. It was followed by a nearby 6.9 earthquake on 19 August 2018.
The epicentre was located inland, near Loloan Village in North Lombok Regency. The fault rupture spread to the north and reached the sea, creating tsunamis. Severe shaking was reported throughout the entire island, while strong shaking was reported on the neighboring islands of Bali and Sumbawa.
Widespread damage was reported in Lombok and Bali. Officials stated that at least 80% of structures in North Lombok were damaged or destroyed. In the aftermath of the sequence of earthquakes in August, a total of 563 people were confirmed killed while more than 1,000 were confirmed injured. More than 417,000 people were displaced.
This earthquake is the largest and the strongest earthquake to have hit Lombok in recorded history. With more than 560 deaths, it is also the deadliest earthquake in the Lesser Sunda Islands since the 1992 Flores earthquake and tsunami. The earthquake later caused chains of earthquakes in West Nusa Tenggara with significant magnitude, which was deemed by officials as a rare event.