Stone Carving

Bali is a treasure throve of stone sculptures. The Balinese who is also very skillful at sculpting and engraving stone, especially the archetypal volcanic stone of the island, carry on the eternal tradition of excellent craftsmanship using long-established iconography passed on from one age group to the next.

Most of the temples in Bali, as well as the public buildings, are made of fabulously sculpted stone. Sculpted stone statues (normally sanctified metaphors of the Hindu spiritualities) are used extensively to embellish section of adoration, but can also be found along the lanes, on the angles, in the gardens and in the Balinese homes.

The village of Batubulan is the center of stone carving in Bali. While Celuk, is distinguished by homes and shops producing silver and gold objects such as rings, bracelets, etc lining the roadside.

Another famous village for its admirable metal craft is Kamasan. Now, the village of Kamasan is still the midpoint for Balinese courts arts, producing objects of silver and gold for ritual practice.