In Kuta and Legian, shops are predominantly surf-oriented (swimwear, sarongs, sandals) and attract a younger crowd. However, visitors can still find a multitude of paintings, crafted jewelry, masks, and carvings sold along the roadside.
En route to Ubud from the southern coast, the two-story Sukawati Market makes a perfect stop for its lineup of souvenirs and handicrafts. Catching onto the ever increasing popularity of Balinese art on the international scene, the market has been expanding its art collection alongside various sculptures, dance costumes, and woven baskets available at reasonable prices. Look out for prada, the colorful gold-painted cloth seen at Balinese ceremonies. For fine jewelry, head to nearby Celuk, which is known as Bali’s center for gold and silver crafts. Aside from scowing the huge storehouses for a wide variety of designed pieces, try going off the main road to the craftsmen’s village for more selection and better price.
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This post was written by admin on October 31, 2008
