Balinese Handicrafts

Bali is known for it's silver but you may not know that they also make a myriad of gorgeous handicrafts.
Textiles, wood carving, stone carving are just a few of the beautiful handmade items you can buy in Bali.


On a recent trip to Bali I picked up a few things.

Stone carvings set in wooden frames

Larger stone carving in wooden frame (approx. 5X5 inches) 

Carvings in my bathroom

Not only do they make these charming stone carvings but the wood carvings are also very beautiful.

Wood carving in ensuite bathroom 

The Balinese have a knack with combining patterned textiles together.  I found these lovely cotton rugs which are reversable and made of many different batik patterned fabrics.  I have neutral decor so these aren't as colorful as many of the rugs available.

Balinese batik coton reversable rug

All over Bali you can purchase beautiful hand woven baskets.  I also found this hand woven basket completely covered in seed beeds.  This is just a small basket; larger baskets in many sizes and shapes are also available.

Handmade Chains

I like to make my own chains for some of my pendants.  Each one is made with 925 silver.
Here are a few of my favorites.

This chain is approximately 5/8 inches wide
and 18 inches long.

This chain is approximately 1/4 inches wide
and 22 inches long.

This chain is approximately 1/2 inches wide
and 18inches long.

The largest links on this chain are approximately 5/8 inches
wide and it measures approximately 24 inches long

Balinese Jeweller

                                                                 

I was recently in Bali and met a wonderful master silversmith by the name of Wayan Sunarta who teaches classes in his family compound in Ubud.  His apprentice Made made this beautiful bracelet for me.   If you are interested in taking classes with Wayan contact him at www.chezmoniquejewelry.com.  (Go to trip advisor for reviews).

Me and Wayan Sunarta (Master Silversmith)

Made waiting for pitch to cool

Another one of Made's bracelets and my finished project

                

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I am a Canadian jewelry designer that makes quality one of a kind jewelry.

I am starting up a small jewelry business and have started this blog to showcase some of my pieces.

This is a pearl and (925/999) silver necklace that converts into a rosary.