Bali Wood Carving
There are uncountable handicraft type that you can find in Bali, such as Bali carving craft which mostly made by natural materials such as wood, stone, bone horn, animal skull etc.
The most successful Bali carving craft in attracting buyers is Bali wood carving. This kind of handicraft is famous as a unique souvenir and the visitors love them. The beautiful Bali’s carve on them is the special mark of Bali wood carving. Buyers or visitors are usually exposed to wood carving in all forms like the traditional carved doors, statue, wood panel etc.
All of Bali wood carving are handmade crafts. If you have traveled to villages around Ubud area, sometimes you will hear the tapping sound of the carver’s mallet. They produce Bali wood carving by traditional carving methods.
Its hard to find the deference of the traditional carving style and the modern one. But the Bali’s carvers are usually observe the foreign style and design to adapted in their work. They should keep the traditional style but adapted other design is needed to catching the market.
You can find the quality of Bali wood carving in Ubud, Tegallalang, Pujung and Sebatu area. In those area are the Bali’s carvers living and produce their products. Take your time to traveling to those area and you will truly amazed.