I was picked up from my place early so that we could collect another couple before heading to this beautiful place. We were brought to a beautiful art shop and craft area in a rice field. It poured rain while I worked on my batik and the couple worked on jewelry pieces. They gave adequate instruction and help to get started, and then let me be to work on my piece. I was brought complimentary coffee and banana tempura. While my piece was drying, I played with a brand new puppy and walked through their shop without being haggled to buy anything (which actually resulted in me buying something instead of feeling pressured and walking away, like I usually do). Things were clearly marked with prices so I knew I wasn’t being taken advantage of for being a single white female. The driver patiently waited for us to be finished and drove us back to our hotels. Lovely people, beautiful place, and I loved being able to try my hand at an authentic Balinese craft.

This was absolutely amazing!! Definitely booking it again.

A great introduction to traditional batik painting.