Bali Art and Craft

Besides the beautiful nature, Bali is famous with Bali art and craft. The best of Bali is well-presented into these finest Bali crafts and arts. The Balinese cannot be separated from the Bali arts and Bali crafts. Every aspect of Balinese lives and traditions affect the development of the arts and crafts. Since the childhood, every Balinese has been strongly surrounded by these two things. The knowledge of Bali arts and Bali crafts is not only commissioned to a special intellectual class, but it is for every level of Balinese society.

Painting, sculpture, carving and music have traditionally been the province of men, while women channeled their creative energy into creating lavish offerings to the gods. In every festival, you can see spectacular pyramids of flowers, fruit, and cakes up to two meters high, constructed with such love and adoration that it could only be meant for a higher being. Although a religiously regarded practice, Balinese art does not serve religion solely. Bemos, jackets, menus, motorcycles, hotel doorways and other objects are decorated with sacred symbols. They do not view this use as sacrilegious. It is incredible to see so many people in such a small area pour so much energy into creating beautiful things. These people give huge contributions to make the unique and the best of Bali.