everyone indulges in while on holiday. Bali, famous for its handicrafts, paintings, fine jewellery, batiks and even international labels will not disappoint. Shopping destinations are scattered throughout the well known beach destinations and villages and cater to a wide range of tastes.

Close to Kuta Beach, Kuta Square caters to an eclectic clientele and offers row upon row of shops packed with beachwear, surfing equipment and clothing from  well known international, Asian and local brands among a plethora of eateries and hypermarkets. Kuta art market on the other hand is stocked up with local handicrafts, souvenirs and wickerware; shoppers are expected to haggle over prices. If shopping malls are your preferred place to shop in, there are several modern malls where shopping and other related activities can be done with a minimum of effort and in comfort.

Celuk Village on the road from Denpasar to Ubud should be on everyone’s ‘must visit’ list. A village of gold and silver smiths it offers the best experience in jewellery shopping. Practically everyone here is engaged in the same trade and shoppers invariably have a choice of high quality jewellery at their fingertips.

Sukawati Art Market is also a not to be missed destination. Stocked to the rafters with local products it is the place where both locals and tourists head for bargains. It’s understandably packed during festivals and weekends.

Jenggala Keramik is the most well known pottery maker in the island famous for their exquisitely crafted ceramics and glassware suited to any occasion.

Tegallalang and the villages around are a good source of traditional handicrafts including soft wood carvings, painted masks, furniture, bamboo, glass and shell articles and many other bric a brac that tourists are so fond of picking up.

Monkey Forest, a one way street with shops, art galleries, antique stores, restaurants, bars, cafés, hotels and hostels strung out along the length of the thoroughfare provides interesting choices for shoppers.

There are hundreds of other shopping areas in Bali that sell everything from fine silks to coconut shell jewellery to rattan handbags, batiks, traditional Balinese jewellery, electronics, musical and sports equipment, footwear, sunglasses, home décor, lace, mega brands, international and local fashion labels and everything else under the sun. Local colour is added by the many craft shops, several traditional markets, the flower market and the bird market where exotic birds, tropical fish and small mammals are displayed alongside poultry. Since Bali is well known for well designed and made products most visitors stock up on unusual items and some serious shoppers even take empty suitcases to be filled up there; many people have to buy luggage to accommodate their mountain of purchases.

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