Jepun Bali

Top choice in Denpasar


It's like your own private version of the Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali: Gusti Ayu Made Mardiani is locally famous for her endek (traditional sarong) and songket (silver- or gold-threaded cloth) clothes woven using traditional techniques. You can visit her gracious home and workshop and see the old machines in action, then ponder her beautiful polychromatic selections in silk and cotton.

Located in south Denpasar.


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5. Pura Maospahit

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