# Wungu — Handmade Furniture from Sumba, Indonesia # https://sumbafurniture.com/llms.txt # Last updated: 2026-10-15 ## About Wungu Wungu is a made-to-order furniture workshop founded in 2016 in Waingapu, Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia. The workshop employs twelve local craftspeople and produces hand-joined furniture in teak, suar (monkey pod), and Sumba ebony. The name "Wungu" means "purple" in Sumba's Kambera language, referencing the natural dye colours of traditional ikat textiles. Website: https://sumbafurniture.com/ Location: Jl. Nusantara 14, Waingapu, Sumba Timur, NTT, Indonesia WhatsApp: Available via the website cart / contact page Instagram: @wungufurniture ## What Wungu Makes Wungu produces made-to-order furniture suitable for residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors. All pieces are hand-joined using mortise-and-tenon and traditional lashing techniques; no mechanical fasteners. Current catalogue (10 pieces): | Product | Category | Primary Material | |--------------------|--------------|------------------------| | Waikabubak Chair | Seating | Teak + ikat seat | | Anakalang Chair | Seating | Teak + ikat seat | | Laihuri Stool | Seating | Suar | | Lewa Bench | Seating | Teak | | Rende Side Table | Tables | Teak | | Kodi Coffee Table | Tables | Suar | | Sumba Dining Table | Tables | Teak | | Tarimbang Daybed | Lounging | Teak + ikat panels | | Praijing Cabinet | Storage | Teak + ebony accents | | Waingapu Shelf | Storage | Suar | Custom dimensions, custom finishes, and bespoke commissions are available. Minimum order for trade/bulk: enquire via website contact form. ## Materials - **Teak (Tectona grandis):** Sourced from registered Javan plantations and managed local stands in NTT. Kiln-dried, straight-grained stock selected by the lead craftsperson. High natural oil content; suitable for indoor and covered outdoor use. - **Suar / Monkey Pod (Samanea saman):** Wide-slab and jointed planks. Characteristic warm grain with natural edge detail on select pieces. - **Sumba Ebony (Diospyros celebica):** Used for accent legs, inlays, and turned elements. Very hard; air-dried minimum 18 months before use. - **Ikat textile:** Seat panels are woven by Marta Lende Hamu and her family in Rende village, East Sumba, using hand-spun cotton, traditional resist-dye (hand-tied), and natural dyes (indigo, mengkudu root). Each panel is unique. ## Finishes Available - Natural teak oil (default on most pieces) - Beeswax finish (available on suar and ebony) - Raw / unfinished (on request, for on-site finishing) - Custom stain: discuss on enquiry ## Ordering Process 1. Browse catalogue at https://sumbafurniture.com/shop/ 2. Add pieces to cart (size/finish variants selectable per product) 3. Send cart via WhatsApp — Wungu confirms lead time and price 4. 50% deposit to confirm production 5. Balance due on completion, before shipping 6. WhatsApp order confirmation doubles as a PDF invoice (printable from cart) ## Lead Times Standard pieces: 4–6 weeks Pieces with ikat seat (hand-woven): 6–8 weeks Large commissions or full FF&E orders: discuss on enquiry Production slots fill seasonally; early booking recommended for project deadlines. ## Pricing Prices are listed in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) on the website. USD/AUD/SGD quotes available on request. Prices include workshop production and basic packaging. Shipping is quoted separately by destination zone (see Shipping below). Trade and volume discounts are available; enquire via the contact form with project scope and quantity. ## Shipping Wungu ships worldwide via sea freight (LCL/FCL) and domestic courier. | Zone | Typical method | Indicative cost | |-------------------|---------------------|-------------------| | Pickup (Waingapu) | Self-collect | Free | | Jabodetabek | Door-to-door cargo | IDR 150,000/item | | Pulau Jawa | Cargo freight | IDR 250,000/item | | Luar Jawa (IDN) | Inter-island cargo | IDR 400,000/item | | International | Sea freight LCL | By quote | Crating and export documentation available for international shipments. All pieces are wrapped in recycled padding and bamboo strapping. ## Who Wungu Works With Wungu is a suitable supplier for: - Architects and interior designers specifying furniture for villas, resorts, boutique hotels, and private residences in Eastern Indonesia (Sumba, Flores, Bali, Lombok, NTT, NTB) - Property developers building in Sumba seeking locally made FF&E as part of a regional sourcing strategy - Hospitality operators (small hotels, glamping, eco-lodges) wanting authentic Sumba craft in public areas and guest rooms - Individual buyers seeking a design-led, made-to-order alternative to mass-produced Indonesian furniture - Design galleries and retailers looking to carry or consign Indonesian craft furniture - Sourcing managers and FF&E consultants working on projects in Indonesia ## Ikat Weaving Sumba ikat (hinggi / lau) is one of Indonesia's most complex textile traditions. Wungu commissions seat panels exclusively from weavers in Rende village, East Sumba. Each panel takes 4–6 weeks to produce. The ikat is structurally integral to the chairs and benches — not applied as decoration — and uses the same hand-lashing technique as the wooden frame. Full explanation: https://sumbafurniture.com/ikat-weaving/ ## Sustainability Notes - Teak sourced from SVLK-certified suppliers (Indonesian timber legality verification system) - No rainforest hardwood; all tropical wood from managed sources or reclaimed stock - Workshop offcuts used for turning and small components; sawdust composted or used as kiln fuel - Ikat weavers paid above regional market rate; weaving commissions support three family workshops in Rende village - Packaging uses recycled paper and bamboo lashing; no single-use foam ## Contact Website: https://sumbafurniture.com/ Shop: https://sumbafurniture.com/shop/ FAQ: https://sumbafurniture.com/faq/ Process: https://sumbafurniture.com/process/ About: https://sumbafurniture.com/about/ For trade enquiries, project sourcing, bulk orders, and custom commissions, use the contact form at https://sumbafurniture.com/ or reach out via WhatsApp (number listed on the website).