Must-see shopping in Bali

  • Love Anchor

    Canggu

    Built in a traditional joglo style, this wood- and palm-tree-laden Canggu village is the trifecta of hipster retail, food and shopping. You can kick back…

  • Peduli Alam Bali

    East Bali

    A non-profit outfit encouraging recycling and raising eco-consciousness in Amed, Peduli Alam ('Protect Nature') collects 50 tonnes of rubbish from this…

  • Jepun Bali

    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…

  • Pertenunan Putri Ayu

    Ubud Region

    A symphony of click-klacking looms greets visitors to this large workshop in Blahbatuh, which produces colourful ikat and batik fabrics. The friendly…

  • Kou

    Ubud

    Concocted from pure coconut oil, the handmade soaps sold here will bring the evocative scents of frangipani, tuberose, jasmine, orange and lemon tea-tree…

  • Sukawati Market

    Ubud Region

    Always lively, this sprawling market is a major source of the flowers, baskets, fruits, knick-knacks and other items used in temple offerings, and also…

  • Victory Art

    Kerobokan

    As much spectacle as store, this corner place is jammed with intriguing works of new art. All manner of primitive faces gaze out from the array of…

  • Drifter Surf Shop

    Seminyak

    High-end surf fashion, surfboards, gear, cool books and brands such as Obey and Wegener. Started by two savvy surfer dudes, the shop stocks goods noted…

  • Ashitaba

    Seminyak

    Tenganan, the Aga village of east Bali, produces the intricate and beautiful rattan items sold here. Containers, bowls, purses and more (from 50,000Rp)…

  • Purpa Fine Art Gallery

    Kerobokan

    This long-time gallery has shown some of Bali's very best artists going back to the most notable names of the 1930s, such as Spies, Snell and Lempad. It…

  • Luke Studer

    Kuta & Legian

    Legendary board-shaper Luke Studer works from this large and glossy shop. Short boards, retro fishes, single fins and classic longboards are sold ready…

  • Theatre Art Gallery

    Seminyak

    Specialises in vintage and reproduction wayang puppets used in traditional Balinese theatre. Just looking at the animated faces peering back at you is a…

  • Bamboo Blonde

    Seminyak

    Shop for frilly, sporty or sexy frocks and formal wear at this cheery designer boutique (one of 11 island-wide). All goods are designed and made in Bali.

  • Neka Art Museum Shop

    Ubud

    One of the best places in Ubud to source top-quality traditional Balinese handicrafts. Also stocks books.

  • Indivie

    Seminyak

    The works of young designers based in Bali are showcased at this intriguing and glossy boutique.

  • Ganesha Bookshop

    Sanur

    A branch of Bali’s best bookshop for serious readers.

  • Bathe

    Kerobokan

    Double-down on your villa’s romance with handmade candles, air diffusers, aromatherapy oils, bath salts and homewares that evoke the feel of a 19th…

  • Seminyak Village

    Seminyak

    Rice fields just a few years ago, this air-con mall deserves a compliment for being discreetly placed back from the street. The selection of shops is…

  • Jenggala Keramik Bali Ceramics

    Bukit Peninsula

    This modern warehouse showcases beautiful ceramic homewares that are a popular Balinese purchase. There’s a viewing area where you can watch production,…

  • Drifter

    Bukit Peninsula

    Right at the turn to Bingin, this outlet of the awesome Seminyak surf shop is also a small cafe (mains from 55,000Rp) and gallery. All the Drifter surf…

  • Souq

    Seminyak

    The Middle East meets Asia at this glossy high-concept store with Bali-designed housewares and clothing. It has a small cafe with healthy breakfast and…

  • BaliZen

    Ubud

    Locally made cushions, bed and home linens, kimonos and kids clothing are sold at this stylish boutique, all made with fabrics featuring designs drawn…

  • Krakakoa Chocolate

    Ubud

    Indonesia's artisanal chocolate maker has a small but elaborate shop that features tastings of its flavoured and single-source bars. There is also a…

  • Thaikila

    Seminyak

    'The dream bikini of all women' is the motto of this local brand that makes a big statement with its tiny wear. The swimwear is French-designed and made…

  • It Was All A Dream

    Canggu

    Great-quality leather bags, fun sunglasses, vintage jeans, jersey basics, embroidered kaftans and more. This hip boutique has original pieces at…

  • Dylan Board Store

    Canggu

    Famed big-wave rider Dylan Longbottom runs this custom surfboard shop. A talented shaper, he creates boards for novices and pros alike. He also stocks…

  • Ganesha Bookshop

    Ubud

    Bookshop with a fabulous selection of titles on Indonesian-related subjects, fiction by top local authors, and a large selection of secondhand books. Also…

  • Tulola

    Kerobokan

    This is the jewellery shop of noted Balinese-American designer Sri Luce Rusna. High-end items are created in Bali and displayed in this exquisite boutique.

  • Uma & Leopold

    Seminyak

    Luxe clothes and little frilly things to put on before slipping off… Designed in Bali by a French couple.

  • Lily Jean

    Seminyak

    Selling mostly Bali-made items, this designer shop combines international allure with local motifs.

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    Surfer Girl

    Kuta & Legian

    A local legend, this vast store for girls of all ages has a winsome logo that says it all. Clothes, gear, bikinis and plenty of other stuff in every shade…

  • Joger

    Kuta & Legian

    This Bali retail legend is the most popular store in the south. Mobs of Indonesian tourists come for doe-eyed plastic puppies or one of thousands of T…

  • Pejaten Ceramic Art

    West Bali

    About 10km south of Tabanan is Pejaten, a centre for the production of traditional pottery, including elaborate ornamental roof tiles and porcelain clay…

  • Pelangi Traditional Weaving

    East Bali

    Sidemen is a centre for culture and arts, particularly endek cloth (vibrantly patterned weft ikat) and songket (silver- or gold-threaded cloth). Here,…

  • Casa Luna Emporium

    Ubud

    Yet another enterprise started by local entrepreneur Janet DeNeefe, this shop sells its own brand of cotton bedlinen, cushion covers and napery, as well…

  • Utama Spice

    Ubud

    The scent of Utama's Balinese-made natural skincare products wafts out into the street, luring shoppers inside to investigate the pricey but nice…

  • Maju

    Denpasar

    Jammed into a string of fabric stores just east of Pasar Badung, this narrow shop stands out for its huge selection of genuine Balinese batik. The colours…

  • Niconico

    Seminyak

    German designer Nico Genge has a line of intimate clothing, resort wear and swimwear that eschews glitz for a slightly more subtle look. Among his many…

  • Beachwalk

    Kuta & Legian

    This vast open-air mall, hotel and apartment development across from Kuta Beach is filled with international chains: from Gap to Starbucks. Water features…

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