Balinese wood carvings

Bali is famous for various types of tourism not to mention its crafts and arts. One of well known area of its artistic works is mas village ubud, the village is renowned for the wood carving crafts. Belongs to Ubud Sub district of Gianyar regency, Mas Village is one of famous area in east part of Bali.

This village had born the remarkable maestro named Ida Bagus Tilem and the art village has been renowned nationally and internationally. The history of the wood carving art in this village is for long time ago as the representation of devoted idol and it is represented in the form of arca or sculpture from wood.

Bali wood carving village

The specialty of wood carving art in this village is the distinct synergy between naturalism and humanism that are the characteristic of mas wood carving.

Following the modern era, the wood carving arts still continue and today it is more than the form of art yet one of export commodity from this village because the carving is for souvenirs that is famous overseas especially the domestic. Therefore, when looking for souvenirs in Bali, this village is the right place to get the special Balinese keepsakes moreover many access can reach this village.

Wood carving village Bali Ubud

The place that is well known as bali wood carving village is located in strategic spot of main road from Denpasar to Ubud about 15 kilometers to east direction. The starting entrance to this village is Sakah junction. It is famous for the baby big statue that monumentally positioned in the middle of the road.

The statue itself represents Balinese early life and the wisdoms that are valued with philosophy, dynamism and religious. Since the location of this village that is in main road, many public facilities are available including parking lots, restaurants, ATM, gallery, souvenir shops and others.