Articles tagged ‘batik’

Textiles in Bali

By Barrie | July 8th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Indonesians are renowned the world over for their textiles. In Bali, the Balinese produce textiles for a variety of markets and,, one of them the tourist trade. But for the Balinese they like to dress as pleasantly as possible and especially at ceremonies and other special events in their daily lives.

 

Batik shirts in Kuta Bali

By Nick | March 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Back in 1993 I arrived in Bali with a friend from Pennsylvania. We had just spent a year working on the farm in Australia and were in need of some R&R. One of my earliest Bali memories is stepping out onto the main street wearing my hiking boots and socks, in sweltering heat.

 

Sharyn's trip to Bali - November 2005: Ubud

By Nick | December 6th, 2005 | 3 Comments »

The market hasn't changed at all, whatever is on sale in Kuta is on sale here about 5-10% cheaper. I did however manage to find some scarves here which I had despaired of every seeing again and there was possibly a better range of table linen. I succumbed and bought one the thousands [...]