subject: Amazing Types Of Bali Handicrafts [print this page] When visiting a new place, we often get fascinated by the sites, the entire place, the people, their culture, and their history. In fact, we want to gain more insights as to how the place evolved to be what it is now and so we try to get to know the people and their livelihood, their arts, including their handicrafts.
Bali, the famed island of the gods, is not just the place of tranquility and peace. It does not only boast of its villas Bali and villas in Bali for rent. More than that, it also boasts of its culture, arts, and handicrafts. For several years, people have seen the great works of Balinese people.
So if you are looking for a good souvenir to bring home, here are some Bali handicrafts that you might want to see.
Bali Masks. If you go to Denpasar from Ubud, you will pass by the village of Mas. It is here where you will particularly see how talented the Balinese are. They have woodcarving pieces that are indeed the work of a talented and skillful hand. If you look at each mask, you will be fascinated at how they have been made. But you will even be more fascinated to know that each has its own story to tell.
Bali Statue. It would be nice to come home with the statue of Buddha or of horses or of Hindu depictions that are originally made in Bali. If these are what you are looking for, then go to the village of Batubulan in the north of Denpasar. Though such statues were originally made to decorate their Balinese temples, these have now been made to include tourists who want to have their own Bali statue.
Bali paintings. For many people and cultures, paintings are considered to be a work of art. However, for the Balinese people, they have no concept of art because these paintings that they have are all part of their daily living, particularly of their daily religious life. It may be safely compared with working in the rice fields.
Bali Batik. This is considered a traditional clothing of Bali. It involves applying patterns of different colors to a cloth and then dyeing it in a number of stages. It may also involve the application of wax to protect the cloth.
Bali textile. If you want to buy the best Bali sarong, go to Blaju, Tenganan, and Gianyar. In fact, you can observe how they do the natural dyeing process in a manufacturing site in Gianyar.
Gold and Silver. If you are interesting in this handicraft, go to Celuk.
Indeed, beyond the luxurious villas Bali and villas in Bali for rent that you can find, it is also worth checking out this side of the Balinese life.
There are many types, forms, and versions of these handicrafts which you can buy as souvenirs for your friends and family. After all, what is a vacation if you dont have anything to keep and remember the place by?
