Balinese Handicraft Villages

Bali is famous for its culture, art and handicrafts. A visitor might browse what is on offer in the Kuta area, but want a more dedicated place, focusing on one kind of product. Here is where you will find a particular type of handicraft.

Babat: Sandstone carvings, silver & goldwork.
Bangli & Tampaksiring: Coconut, cattle-bone, and buckhorn carvings.
Batuan: Woven goods. Known for traditional woven cloth and carved and decorated painted wooden panels.
Batubulan: Stone sculptures. Lining the street are many stone figures and statues. Buddhas, demons, and ornaments for family
shrines are sold here. You can watch the carvers at work in certain places.
Blaju & Gianyar: Weaving center. Many quality sarongs are made here. Good place for textiles.
Bona: Close to Gianyar. Known as the place where the best bamboo comes from, hence the bamboo furniture. Also a center for
plaited baskets, hats and sandles.
Bratan & Celuk: Weaving, gold & silver. Celuk is a mile long street lined with silversmiths. You can buy ready made stuff
or order custom work.
Goa Gajah: Baskets, shell carvings.
Klungkung: Wood & hornwork handicrafts, bone carvings, fine woven silk. Also shops selling Chinese porcelain, ornamental gold
and silver jewelry.
Mas, Peliatan & Ubud: Carving & painting centers. Some very good carvers are found in Mas.
Penestanan: Paintings and beaded purses.
Puaya: Close to Sukawati. Puppets made from old Chinese coins. Leather puppets also made.