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To some, shopping is a serious hobby. Where better
to practise your bargaining skills than in Bali? Unless the product
is price-tagged - in Bali, bargaining is the norm.
Try not to accept the first price that you are given, as most vendors
add on anything between 30%-50% extra. You’ll get more for
your money, if you are prepared to spend time and a smile whilst
bargaining. Although tempting, try not to make any major purchases
for the first few days. Look around, take your time, bargain hard
and then buy...
And so to shopping... What to buy, and where? Bali Plus has tried
to simplify this task by classifying products and areas. In the
tourist hubs of Kuta/Legian/Seminyak, Sanur and Ubud, almost anything
that you might want to buy will be available. Many small villages
specialize in certain crafts, and actually seeing the craftsmen
at work will make whatever you’re buying that much more special.
A definite must for all shoppers is the road from Denpasar to Ubud
road - a 20 km stretch of antiques, stone and wood carvings,just
to name a few items! Please refer to the ‘Essential Info’
chapter for market lisings.
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Kuta
- Legian - Seminyak
For those of you who don’t want to wander too far from
the beach, Kuta, Legian & Seminyak have more than enough to appease
any shopper’s withdrawal symptoms.
Running parallel to the beach, Jl. Legian is filled with shops for
every need and taste. The streets that run perpendicular to the sea,
and those that run parallel to Jl. Legian, have a number of smaller,
market-style shops where you can bargain hard for better prices! Here
you can buy everything from sarongs, sandals and wooden statues to
Javanese puppets, silver jewelry and surf boards. There is certainly
something for everyone here!
At the far end of Jl. Legian you can find designer boutiques, offering
reasonably priced designer/label-wear and a great range of ‘street
smart’ fashion. Buy original gifts in one of the eco-friendly
shops or decorate your home with items from many excellent antique/interior-design
shops.
Shopping in Seminyak gives you a respite from the busier streets of
Kuta, and many of the boutiques here are filled with fabulous and
edgy designer homeware and fashion.
Away from the beach, on the main Kuta roundabout is Bali Mal Galeria
- one of Bali’s recent shopping mall extensions. The other is
in Tuban; Discovery Mall is an impressive complex of stores and restaurants
right on the beach. Here travellers can buy a whole array of goods
- Equal to the selections back home, but at Bali prices.
Ubud
Renowned for Artists and Painting, Ubud is the place to go
if you want to buy an original picture or painting. For those of you
looking to purchase art works, Bali Plus recommends a visit to one
(or all) of the three museums. Learn all you can about styles (See
the ‘Arts & Artists’ chapter) and then buy at one
of the Gallery/Art shops. Stretching out along Jl. Raya Ubud and Monkey
Forest Rd, numerous shops cater to all collectors of Bali memorabilia.
The village atmosphere of Ubud makes it one of the more relaxed places
to shop at, and the items to be found are perhaps more craft-oriented
and original than elsewhere.
Sanur
Most shops are located along Jl. Danau Tamblingan and in the Sanur
Art Market (Pasar Seni). Local handicraft, export quality fashion,
and homeware outlets all cater to both the residential and tourist
market. For the Sanur Beach Market, go to the beach-end of Jl. Danau
Toba.
Denpasar
Jalan Gajah Mada offers many handicraft and souvenir shops stocking
similar items as can be found elsewhere on the island, but also a
few Chinese medicine shops. An offshoot of Jl. Gajah Mada, Jl. Sulawesi
stocks a wide range of textiles. Denpasar has a number of well-priced
department stores (e.g. Matahari) and an interesting electronics centre
in ‘Rimo’.
To buy goods
right from the source
we recommend the following places for : |
Art
(see Arts & Artists) |
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Ubud & around
Ubud |
| Ceramics |
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Campuhan, Kapal, Tabanan
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| Jewellery |
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Ubud, Celuk, Denpasar
- Jl. Sulawesi. |
| Masks |
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Singapadu, Batuan,
Mas |
| Puppets |
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Klungkung, Sukawati,
Peliatan |
Textiles
(see Arts & Artists) |
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Batuan, Kampunggelgel,
Klungkung mkt., Negara, Sidemen, Tampak-siring - for 'ikat'.
Tenganan - for Geringsing. |
| Wood Carving |
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Mas, Kemenuh, Buruan,
Tegallalang, Pujung |
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Bali can boast, not only as having the, arguably, highest concentration
of surf shops in the world, but as being a shopping paradise also
when it comes to delicious delicatessens, contemporary and elegant
homewares, funky and stylish jewelry, and, last but not least, a
wide selection of clothing lines. For some fantastic retail therapy,
check out the fabulous shops listed below!
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BCCO GOURMET SHOP
Shop managed by Kafe Warisan, carrying a variety of specialty
products from in-house foie gras & terrines, pastries, ice
cream, jams & sauces, to a wide choice of organic products
for the natural and health conscious.
Jl. Petitenget No. 45, Kuta. PH: 737 324 Fax: 737 325 |
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De JONK
De JONK is a synthetic rattan specialist for all-weather furniture. It provides high quality materials with a wonderfully cheap price. Open daily from 9am till 5pm.
Jl. Tangkuban Perahu No. 8X, Kerobokan. Ph: 855 7946
email :sales@dejonk.de | www.dejonk.de |
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HATTEN WINES
Hatten Wines has been producing quality wines since 1994. The company is dedicated to producing delicious wines able to compete with wines of an international standard.
Shop in Kuta (Ph: 767 422) open from 9am till 5.30pm.
The Cellardoor (Ph: 286 298) Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai (Simpang Siur), Kuta. |
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HAVELI
Original interior design object d’arts with hand picked
delights to please every home, or to for that perfect gift.
The bed linen is stunning, as is the tableware.
Jl. Basangkasa 15, Legian. Tlp: 766292/737160. |
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HISHEM FURNITURE
Hishem is one of the premier environmentally-friendly synthetic rattan furniture manufacturers and the company exports globally. Fully-dyed polyethylene-based fiber is UV-proof and weather resistant. 2 Hishem Furniture outlets: Jl. Sunset Road 86C, Kuta. Jl. Gunung Athena 10, Seminyak.
Ph: 734 919
www.hishem.com |
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JEMME
Gaze your eyes into a woman’s shop like a dream come true. Large varieties of silver, yellow and white gold, platinum jewellery combined with semi-precious and precious stones. Desire a custom made ring? Jemme is at your service, ladies.
Jl. Raya Petitenget 125 Seminyak.
Ph: 733 508. |
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KOZA LIVING
Another great home-furnishing and gift shop with selections of fine export quality products. The shop’s contemporary chic designed furniture combined with natural fibres is just brilliant!
Open daily: 9am – 9pm.
Jl. Raya Legian Kelod # 386, Kuta
Ph: 761 162
koza@cbn.net.id |
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THE LOFT
This stylish store is situated on the road just before Paul’s
Place on Jl. Laksmana. Featuring cutting edge designs in cottons
& linens, as well as sizes for the fuller figure.
Open daily
from morning to late.
Tel: 736 715. |
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PAUL’S PLACE
BOUTIQUE
This charming boutique offers discerning shoppers contempory
ethnic clothing, focusing on fashion for the fuller figure for
both ladies & gentlemen. There are also beautiful objects
d’art.
Jl. Lasmana 4A, Seminyak. Tlp: 736715. |
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SERENE
Serene has a great selection of contemporary home wares ranging from modern classic furniture, table tops & paintings. Many products are made from natural materials. Open daily
Jl. Raya Seminyak 47.
Ph: 0361-738 611.
www.serenebali.com |
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THE BALI PEARL
The Bali Pearl has a lavish new showroom with unique & original designs of high quality pearls. You can take home your own piece of this island’s natural beauty.
Kompleks Ruko Simpang Dewa Ruci Blok 7,
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta. Ph: 765656. |
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ULUWATU LACE
Kuta:
Centro, Discovery Shopping mall, Kuta, Ph: 769 629
Jalan Legian, Kuta, Ph: 751 933
Jalan Legian, Kuta, Ph: 763 499
Jalan Singosari, Kuta, Ph: 766 266
Sanur:
Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur, Ph: 288 037
Ubud:
Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Ph: 977 557
Nusa Dua:
Bali Collection, Block B3, Nusa Dua, Ph: 772 066
Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua, Ph: 771 234
info@uluwatu.co.id |
www.uluwatu.co.id |
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VILLA BALQUISSE LIVING
Enjoy the Villa Balquisse lifestyle at the signature shop. A classical lifestyle trend, integrated with modern living in Bali, starts here. Explore the interiors, antiques and cultural heritage of the entire island with restored teak furniture, chairs, lamps, chandeliers and unique poster pictures, as well as artifacts from Bali’s rich past.
Ph: 737 073 Fax: 734 921
8: info@balquisseliving.com
www.balquisseliving.com |
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VINOTI LIVING
Designer contemporary furniture of excellent quality, homewares & gifts
to match. Discovery Mall Tlp: 769639; Mall Bali Galeria Tlp:
752723; Kuta Side Walk Tlp: 764600. www.vinoti-living.com |
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