SHOPPING

Balinese Souvenir Shopping

There are so many typical Balinese souvenirs that can be chosen, some of them for example:

• Rattan bags with various shapes, sizes, and colors;

• Key chain with Balinese ornaments;

• Balinese Kebaya (a traditional Balinese ceremonial clothing that comes in various colors);

• Balinese fabrics with local materials and natural dyes, handwoven by skillful Balinese women. There are also clothes in many sizes made by the fabrics that you can buy for your daily or formal wear;

• etc.

Bali Jewelry (Gold & Silver) Shopping

Bali is a heaven for gorgeous handmade jewelry, from sparkly gold to sterling silver. You can find pretty and exceptional designs of jewelry such as:

• Rings

• Necklaces

• Earrings

• Bracelets

• Anklets

• Custom jewelry (by request or self-made)

All the products were made of high-quality gemstones, gold, and sterling silver.

Bali Coffee Shopping

Bali is home to various types of specialty coffees. Two most prominent coffee preferences namely:

• Kintamani-Bali Coffee

Kintamani-Bali coffee is an Arabica coffee planted at a high altitude of more than 900 meters above sea level. It is grown on the slopes of Mt. Batur, Bali. Kintamani-Bali coffee, known for its unique taste and low acidity level. Aside from its unique bitter taste, Kintamani-Bali coffee also has a bold, robust smell.

• Kopi Luwak Bali (Civet Coffee Bali)

Kopi luwak (civet coffee) is a coffee that consists of partially digested coffee cherries, which have been eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). Kopi luwak is brewed from coffee beans that transversed the gastrointestinal tract of an Asian palm civet and were thus subjected to a combination of acidic, enzymatic, and fermentation treatments. The taste of kopi luwak varies with the type and origin of excreted beans, processing, roasting, aging, and brewing.

Bali Traditional Wood Carving & Furniture Shopping

Bali is often considered a woodcarver island. Since ancient times, beautiful and intricately ornamented wooden furniture, statues, and decorative boxes come from Bali. Balinese carving is an ancient art that is steeped in traditions, often mixing magic with skill. Balinese carving is unique and different from others. There are massive panel designs that are amazingly detailed works of art. Statues and figurines, both large and small, can feature humans, religious figures, and animals. Other types of Balinese wood carvings include masks, desk nameplates, and furniture for room decoration (i.e., tables, chairs, wood painting, cupboards, kitchen sets, etc.).