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Biasa
The name means ‘nothing interesting’ but the walls of this boutique are lined with attention-grabbing minimalist separates and bandeau tank tops that are beautiful but barely there.
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Gaya Ceramic Arts Center
Across from the impossible-to-miss Gaya Fusion gallery, on Ubud’s western perimeter, this innovative sibling doubles as both an intimate art space and world-class ceramics studio. Look for regular exhibits by international artists-in-residence, as well as tableware (which can be found...
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Jean-François Fichot
Frenchman Jean-François Fichot's studio continues to turn out breathtaking original jewelry and home decorations. The front room is decorated with Chinese ceramics, buffalo-hide baskets, gilded Buddhas and vintage Japanese fans, all providing a gorgeous backdrop for Fichot’s trademark silver filigree....
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Kerambitin Market
Happily this local market located in the gorgeous 17th-century town of Kerambitin is still mostly under the tourist radar. Here, you’ll find seemingly countless varieties of rice, vegetable and fruit, plus stalls to try tasty snacks.
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Maru
Start your Seminyak shopping spree across from The Legian at this colorful shop, where you can pick up sterling silver chopsticks and Wonder Woman–style silver cuffs.
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Namu
Prada advisor Paola Zancanaro sells her own well-cut separates and strappy sandals at this shop near Seminyak. Plus, look for groovy, vintage Javanese sarongs and original works by local artists.
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Oka Kartini Gallery & Studio 22K
For antique and contemporary Ramayana puppets hand-crafted by a true master, head into this two-room treasure trove on the grounds of Oka Kartini Bungalows. Just next door, high wood walls are lined with valuable vintage batiks from around the Indonesian...
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Paul Ropp
At this Seminyak institution with stores all over Bali, you can shop for colorful, frocks, linen trousers and chic straw beach bags.
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Shop in Seminyak
Seminyak’s one shopping street has at least three names as it snakes along the coastline but that inconsistency is part of Bali’s charm. Start across from The Legian by picking up sterling silver chopsticks and Wonder Woman style silver cuffs...
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The Corner Store
Located in Seminyak, this boutique stocks rather whimsical kids’ togs, from delicious apple-stamped dresses to tie-dyed concert tour tees for the family’s littlest head-bangers.
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Threads of Life
Fair trade feels extra fabulous at this non-profit boutique just off Ubud’s main drag, which promotes women’s empowerment and sustainable development through traditional Balinese weavings. Threads are soaked in natural dyes then woven into motif-covered fabrics, which are turned into...
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Ubud Central Market
Like much of Ubud, this market of handicrafts and local treasures, was further put on the map when it was featured in the film Eat, Pray, Love. In addition to the upstairs area with its wares ranging from textiles to...
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Ulun Ubud
Stop by this leafy, laid-back resort, located on the road into central Ubud. The affable Balinese owner, Gustu, keeps multiple warehouses filled with massive dining tables carved from Dutch teak logs, imported from Java, plus unusual antiques, like a wooden...
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Uluwatu
Stop at one of the many Uluwatu brand shops dotted throughout Bali for breezy resortwear and linens for the home, which are all locally hand-embroidered with Balinese lace.
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Wrkshp 13
Sumatran Johnny Ramli studied fashion in Melbourne before opening this boutique-cum-gallery at the still edgy northern end of Seminyak Beach. Bali’s beautiful people come here for snakeskin disco bags in eye-popping shades, deceptively simple gold rings embellished with raw diamonds...
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The best shopping can be found in Seminyak and around Ubud. Local treasures for which to keep an eye out for include batik-print sarongs made with vintage fabrics, antiques and Balinese crafts. If you’re willing to ship, you can also shop for gorgeous furniture.
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Beyond…
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Singapore
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