Best Bali Shopping

Spreading all over Bali are some wonderful shopping areas that you can spend days at browsing the numerous unusual shops. Most of the popular Bali hotels and resorts are situated in the south of the island and Kuta has for some time been the focus of traveller action, so it is expected that the most commercial and modern shopping area has been built here. The other area in Bali that provides a shopping experience that's poles apart is Ubud. Ubud is the artistic and creative heart of Bali and this is where you may find amazing art works to take home. Bali shopping is not just a matter of going into a store, choosing an item and then paying for it, it is intended to be fun and making an attempt to get a bargain is part of the excitement.

Kuta art market is a great place to sharpen your bartering skills while shopping. In Indonesia countries it is accepted that you will try and barter when you are purchasing something, the owners will not get insulted if you try and get a cheaper price . Bartering is a way of life there and if done in a friendly way, you will shortly be laughing away with the store keeper, declaring bankruptcy and waving your hands all over the place. If after your bartering attempts have not brought you any joy, explain that the price is just too high and slowly walk off the majority of the time the store keeper will call you back with a much better offer.

It is best to browse around first before purchasing anything as prices can dramatically vary even a few stalls apart. Quality of items can also change and you must ensure you are paying a reasonable price for whatever you are purchasing. The shops are full of Balinese handmade crafts that are not really unique and are rather mass produced, although you'll be told that they are definitely originals, if you are really looking for quality handcrafted Balinese art work it is better to take a trip up to the mountainous area of Ubud.

The souvenirs that you are going to find in Bali range from the cheap refrigerator magnets to the more stunning designs that are made by the Balinese people. For the most amazing artwork Ubud is unquestionably the place to go. The entire area is surrounded by small towns that have focused on a certain craft or art for centuries, passing their knowledge down from generation to generation. Woodcarvings are extremely popular as a present or keepsake as they're highly intricate and the sculptures can be of just about anything. Many ladies in Bali still weave their own material and materials and the designs that are created and are a good present for somebody. Even though Ubud is situated in the interior it is easy enough to find. The bulk of the hotels offer Bali tours of the island or you will find a business close by which will offer various tours that willwhich will include one to Ubud.