In South Kalimantan, the name Amuntai is almost always followed by one word: rotan. Studies describe Amuntai (Hulu Sungai Utara) as one of the largest rattan craft centers in Kalimantan, home to SMEs producing rattan furniture, rattan weaving, and lampit.
The most iconic product is lampit rotan Amuntai – traditional mats made by tightly interlacing rattan sticks into flat panels. Lampit is handcrafted in villagers’ homes and long known as a hallmark craft of South Kalimantan.
From a furniture perspective, Amuntai stands out because:
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The same rattan supply and skills are used to make chairs, tables, and living-room sets
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Lampit mats can be used as flooring, wall panels, or bed runners, giving interiors a strong local character
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Many businesses are still family based, combining traditional techniques with gradual innovation and digital marketing
For homeowners, hotels, and cafés, furniture and lampit from Amuntai offer a uniquely South Kalimantan look: warm, hand-woven, and deeply tied to the province’s swamp-river culture.
