Articles tagged ‘handicrafts’
Aneh-aneh Art and Uniques: Denpasar
By Barrie | May 2nd, 2008 |
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How weird is weird? Well, nobody could answer that for sure including Tjia Jie Hong, the owner of Aneh-aneh Art and Uniques in Denpasar. There is no certain limitation to the meaning of the word aneh (weird). This was why he picked the name Aneh-aneh for his business. Aneh-aneh is a workshop providing various kinds [...]
Where to find Arts & Crafts in Bali
By Nick | November 3rd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Bali is a mecca for arts and handicrafts. The way they do it over here, is that a particular village will specialize in one thing. I guess this started in the good old Bali tradition of ‘my neighbor is having success doing this, so I should copy’. One expat I talked to said it doesn’t [...]
Cheap gifts from Bali
By Nick | September 15th, 2006 | 7 Comments »
Visitors to Bali often like to shop for cheap gifts to bring home for friends. Even if you have a large, extended family, there is plenty of choice in Bali. The main places you will find the best selection of cheap gifts are Pasar Seni’s (art markets). In my opinion you could equally refer to [...]
Nyoman: Handicraft vendor Poppies I Kuta
By Nick | May 6th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Poppies Lane I is another narrow gang that leads from Jl. Legian to the beach. Originally just a sandy track, lined with palm trees, its now a brick lane, lined with shops. I spoke to Nyoman, owner of a small place selling decorations. Nyoman’s shop, which actually doesn’t have a name, is situated next to [...]
Bargaining in Bali
By Nick | April 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Haggling or bargaining is a way of life in Indonesia and the crafts people of Bali have taken to this just as they have taken to arts and crafts. For a western traveler not familiar with negotiating prices this can take some getting used to. You have to remember everything is negotiable. Back in 2002 [...]
Balinese handicraft villages
By Nick | June 7th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
Bali is rich in culture, art and creative energy. Kuta is loaded with handicrafts and Ubud is reputedly the center of the arts. There are however small villages that specialize in one thing, and if you are shopping for a specific thing it is handy to know where it is made.
