Bali Arts and Crafts
Prior to 1920s, Balinese traditional paintings were restricted to what is now known as the Kamasan or Wayang style. It is a visual narrative of Hindu-Javanese epics: the Ramayana and Mahabharata. These two-dimensional drawings are traditionally drawn on cloth or bark paper (Ulantaga paper) with natural dyes. The coloring is limited to available natural dyes: red, ochre, black, etc. In addition, the rendering of the figures and ornamentations must follow strictly prescribed rules, since they are mostly produced for religious articles and temple hangings.
(source: wikipedia.org)
Immerse - Yourself In The Work Of Balinese Artists
If you visit Bali at any time of year then there are several things that you absolutely need to do: surf scuba dive experience a Hindu festival if at all possible and visit a gallery or museum displaying the work of authentic Balinese artists. You will never fully experience the [ Read more ]
