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PERHAPS, there is no place in the earth with such high density of artisans and craftsmen as in Bali. You name it and you can find it here – woodcarving, stone carving, silver and gold smiths, basket weavers, terracotta and ceramics, full range of handicrafts – the list goes on forever.
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Agency for Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, said that Balinese arts and crafts are an integral part of the tourism industry and creative economy in Indonesia. This creative economy has a big influence on the tourism industry in Bali, especially after the Work From Bali (WFH) program.
“Work from Bali also provides a multiplier effect for creative economy products and and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) such as culinary, souvenirs and fashion as well as other people’s economic activities up to 70%,” said Minister Sandiaga, at the end of May 2021.
Various Balinese souvenirs can be obtained easily to be given to the closest people, relatives, to co-workers. Here are the short list of some of the best things or products available and you can go to find and the three mandatory souvenirs from Bali that you can buy as souvenirs:
Bali Home Spa
Care and beauty products in Bali are already quite well known and much-loved. This makes home spa products will be the right souvenirs or souvenirs for women.
In Bali itself, Bali home spas have characteristics, variants and various brands. The products also range from body scrubs, body bitters, to body mists.
Bali Kite
Balinese kites will be a typical beach souvenir with various shapes and affordable prices. The unique materials and colors make the kite can be used as a display and also to be played.
How to get it is not difficult, because this Balinese kite seller is almost always available in all souvenir shops in Bali.
Painting
Bali is synonymous with art and culture in addition to its charming nature. Both are also a source of inspiration for Balinese artists in producing paintings that can be used as souvenirs.
Balinese painting depicts the beauty of nature and culture on a canvas so that it is suitable as an aesthetic value addition in your home. One of the painting paradises in Bali is Ubud, and you can get them at affordable prices.
The unlimited creativity of the people in Bali makes you have the choice of gifts that will be given. But don’t forget to always be disciplined in implementing health protocols, starting from keeping your distance, using masks, to washing your hands so that your vacation is safe and comfortable.
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