Shopping is an irresistible lure for most visitors to Bali. For both business and pleasure the island has become a shopping Mecca famous the world over, where an enormous variety of goods represent the arts and crafts of the Indonesian archipelago. Designer goods, cutting edge fashion, surf labels, handicrafts, a huge range of textiles, as well as carvings, products for the home, natural beauty therapies, antique and garden furniture, leather goods and are on offer.

For three decades travelers have made Bali a regular stop to make or buy goods that will then be resold in markets flung across the globe. Today's market is becoming increasingly sophisticated and retailers as well as wholesalers are adopting more western methods of attracting customers with attractive shops, fixed prices and a more relaxed sales approach. On the other hand those looking for deals can still head to the traditional markets where a sense of humor and a willingness to enter the bargaining process can result in some wonderful finds at great prices, and perhaps a friend or two along the way.

• Antiques - Batubulan
• Art - Ubud
• Bamboo - Bona
• Ceramics - Campuhan, Kapal, Tabanan
• Clothes - Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Ubud
• Jewellery - Celuk, Denpasar - Jalan Hasanuddin
• Masks - Singapadu
• Music - Kuta, Legian
• Puppets - Klungkung, Sukawati, Gianyar
• Stone carving - Batubulan, Jimbaran Gallery
• Textiles - Sidemen, Kampunggelgel, Klungkung Market, Batuan, Negara, Singaraja, Tampaksiring, Peliatan, Denpasar - Jalan Sulawesi
• Toys - Mas, Tampaksiring, Peliatan
• Wood carvings - Mas, Kemenuh, Buruan, Tegallalang, Pujung, Nyuh-kuning

BALI MARKETS
Bali is known as a treasure house of interesting goods to buy. Products of various kinds from traditional antiques to the latest quality fashions in extraordinary displays await the shoppers. It is quite common to bargain in markets, shops and art shops for buyers, so having a good price is partly dependent upon one's smartness in bargaining. Splendid local hand woven materials, silver and gold works, woodcarvings, garments and many other interesting things can be found at any market or art market. You will find that shops selling similar items are generally grouped together. This makes comparing prices easy as you just have to go next shop to find the something. Remember to bring your cash, as not all places accept credit cards. more

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