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Ubud buying blow

This trip to Bali was not about shopping. We stayed in Ubud for our entire 10 day visit to Bali which allowed me days to scope out shops and markets, compare pricing and then do all my shopping at the end of our journey. Ubud is a haven for wellness, yoga and healthy living and a lot of the little shops on the main streets cater to this, selling bohemian fashion and accessories. While I appreciated their offerings they reminded me a lot of what can be found in Los Angeles, where I live. I like to find items that are locally made, handcrafted and speak to the traditions and culture of the place I am visiting and the best place to find that is in the local markets, so off I went! Smack in the center of town, this market is full of a mix of local goods and touristy souvenirs. Not my thing. There is junk mixed in with some beautiful handmade items. You have to keep your eye out for magic and bargain hard. The amount of stalls selling the same items definitely puts the bargaining power in your hands. We went to this market on recommendation from some locals and I really liked it. One side of the market is more touristy with clothing, jewelry and wood carvings while the other side is definitely for locals with home goods, food items and daily offerings being sold. Keep in mind there are beach style, cotton sarongs which are cheaper and the more elaborately patterned, traditional sarongs that will cost you a little more. I bought 5 of the traditional sarongs to give as a gifts and some for myself as well as matching cotton bolero style tops. In addition to these two markets I wanted to tell you about a few other spots where I was able to get some great items while shopping in Ubud. This is the street that travels from Ubud center to the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. It goes on for at least a couple miles with both sides of the street are lined in shops selling all types of handmade goods. I was blown away by how many shops lined the street and the variety of unique designs to be found. I ended up getting a beaded collar necklace made on Kalimantan Island in Borneo as well as a beaded collar and belt from the Toraja Tribe on the island of Sulawesi. These pieces are so special to me because of the time put into them and the tradition they represent. They are my favorite finds of the entire trip. This street runs from the Monkey Forest to the main drag in the center of Ubud and it is lined with tiny shops. It was here that I bought my amazing shell collar necklaces, handmade kites, essential oils and beads for my sister. Be sure to pick up some of the essential oils of Bali as well. Cempaka is a flower native to Bali and the essential oil made from this flower is the most divine perfume. Wearing it takes me right back to Ubud. As we do in many countries, heading to local grocery store is the cheapest way to stock up on items like this before coming home. There is a small grocery store on Hanoman street right next to the Dirty Duck restaurant and we bought a variety of coffee and teas for gifts and ourselves here. I was told merchants start their prices at 5 times the price they actually want. We negotiated most items down to less than half of the asking price. I did this pretty much everywhere I shopped. Have you been to Bali? If you are ready to go, I would love to share my first hand experience and assist with your travel plans. Contact me to get started! Skip to content. Ubud Traditional Art Market Smack in the center of town, this market is full of a mix of local goods and touristy souvenirs. Straw bag mecca! I mean look at all those cool shapes! Colorful sarongs at the Ubud Market. I wanted them all! So hard to pick with so many shapes and designs! Incense, postcards, hand incense holder and oils I bought at a different shop. Hand painted bangles. My straw bag picks. Top: 2 Barong masks He is the king of spirits in Balinese mythology, protector against evil spirits Bottom: His and hers traditional painted mini masks to add to my collection from around the world. Sukawati Market We went to this market on recommendation from some locals and I really liked it. Wind chimes, puppets and small gifts. Wood carvings, masks and home goods of all kinds. Daily offerings in the making. Blessed block covered in offerings to the spirits. Beach sarongs. Traditional sarongs in batik prints. A few of the sarongs and tops I purchased at Sukawati Market. Stunning beaded necklaces and belt from Borneo and Sulawesi. The small bag I picked up at the Sukawati Market. Hanoman Street This street runs from the Monkey Forest to the main drag in the center of Ubud and it is lined with tiny shops. The options are endless for these shell pieces. Though not traditionally Balinese they are handmade here. They make an insane piece of statement jewelry or beautiful decoration. These are the three shell necklaces I ended up purchasing. Lots of cotton clothing to choose from. I bought a bunch of wide leg jumpsuits, perfect for traveling. Handmade kites for my nephews. I loved seeing the kites flying over Ubud everyday. Handmade beads from the island of Java. They also had an amazing selection of beaded belts! Cempaka Flower photo credit: bibitbunga. Like Loading Leave a comment Cancel reply. Post navigation Previous Summer of Wanderlust — Cartagena. Location Magnolia Blvd. Comment Reblog Subscribe Subscribed. Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Log in now. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website.

What I Bought In Bali

Ubud buying blow

Our upcoming women-only tour to Bali and Java will be spending three nights in the town of Ubud. Although it has its share of tacky touristy shops—and we suggest you shop around before buying—it is also a cultural center, known for artisan workshops and galleries. The town of Ubud is actually a conglomeration of 14 smaller villages—with each village known for producing its own handicraft specialty. What can they expect to find on their shopping expedition? Here are some of the most popular items from the area. Mask making is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Carved from wood, brightly painted, and decorated with hair, tusks and sometimes precious gems, the slightly scary looking Balinese masks are used during the performance of sacred theater and dance. Traditionally woven and naturally dyed textiles play an important role in the historical traditions of Bali. Designs vary from one area to another and each design tells an individual story. Consider visiting Threads of Life , a fair-trade business which works with over 1, women weavers across Indonesia helping them to maintain the skills of their ancestors. Prepare to be blown away by the quality and elaborate designs. Almost all households in the village belong to jewelers, with each family having a signature design unique to only that family. After watching a demonstration of Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry, some tour participants may be tempted to purchase their own puppet s. These leather, Javanese puppets are used as a form of entertainment. Other items you may find tempting are: intricately woven rattan pieces, textured papers made from banana, pineapple and taro plants, organic soaps , wood carvings and modern ethnic cotton clothes. I think it might be a great idea to bring along an extra bag in which to carry all your purchases home. Brightly colored, carved wooden masks Mask making is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Balinese Textiles Traditionally woven and naturally dyed textiles play an important role in the historical traditions of Bali. Wayang Puppets After watching a demonstration of Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry, some tour participants may be tempted to purchase their own puppet s. Next Post: Wildlife in Tanzania ».

Ubud buying blow