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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. At the back is a more intimate space filled with strands of golden-hued Lombok pearls, lapis lazuli earrings carved into intricate rose blossoms, and Baroque rings set with crystals and semiprecious stones like emerald and tourmaline.
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 archipelago. (Ask the owner to translate the complex meanings behind some of the cloth history books.) Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights, come here for Wayang Kulit shadow puppet shows.
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 bold men’s shirts, striking silk shawls and unique sarongs. Venture below-ground to the well-lit gallery filled with more woven wonders, plus charming betel boxes from Sumba, featuring mythical birds hand woven of lontar leaf.
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 canoe and rice sifter carved with mythical animals from Kalimantan.
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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