Bali, the small Hindu island off the eastern tip of Java in Indonesia, is a craftsman\’s paradise, an island of artists. Grounded in the Balinese religion and spirituality, the striving for beauty of expression is ingrained in their culture and finds its way into Bali\'s enchanting music and dance, shadow puppetry, costumes, wood temple carvings, stone carving, weaving, ceramics, glass and painting. It is an extremely rich culture of artistic craftsmanship that is primarily centered in Gianyar Regency, but with each part of the island specialized and known for its own products and style. Entire villages are dedicated just stonework or woodcarving, while another specializes in ornamental woodcarving for the more than 100,000 temples that can be found everywhere in Bali.
We love shopping in Bali and come back with containers full of what we think are some of the choicest items. We hope you agree. Our Bali treasures make fantastic gifts and lend an exotic touch to any décor. Step inside and we\’ll show you Something Special. And it shows in the high quality of Balinese arts and crafts. Something Special has long been associated with groups of artists and craftsmen in various villages. Our purchases and orders for products support entire families and village. Something Special also operates a foundation that provides financial support for Balinese arts and crafts families and towns. Come browse through the many treasures we’ve brought home from Bali. You will be ...
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