Indonesia is one of the most picturesque archipelagos in the world,
comprises a total of 13, 677 tropical islands that stretch between Australia and Asia.
There are presently more than 200 ethnic groups influenced by the spiritual practices
of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Animism and Christianity. It is also famous for its wood art crafts, and Bali is one of the place where its people have been doing it for generations.
Bali, the mystical and magical island of the Gods, is a well place to have skilled artisans
with its neighboring islands Java & Lombok. It is in particular, has developed a uniquely beautiful blend of these religious and cultural elements, which we can see in their
work of arts such as mask, paintings, and sculptures.
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Balinese sculptors in their workshop |
The products that are divided into several categories consist of beautiful carvings
which have been meticulously made by talented hands of woodworkers.
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Painting the giraffes |
Few, if any, other countries on this globe can come close to producing such a
variety of creative handicrafts, that probably makes Indonesia the handicraft
center of the world.
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Making the Didjeridoo |
Not only famous for fine arts, Indonesia is a tropical paradise with
magnificent landscapes and nature..
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Rice fields in Bali, Indonesia |
