Tasteful Balinese Souvenirs
Have you ever bought something while on holiday that seemed like a really good idea at the time? The frangipani sarong that looked ever so tropical on the beach but didn’t quite work at the local pool or the wooden statue that got seized by overzealous customs officers?
Well, here are five super stylish souvenirs you’ll be very happy to unpack, that won’t have you gasping ‘What was I thinking!’ when you get home.
Maek Limited Prints
One of our favourite island keepsakes: a limited edition print of Bali or Indonesia. The super stylish designs will look amazing on any wall and the wax heads out there will absolutely love the Indonesia surf word search print.
Maek Limited Prints available at Triette Store, Jalan Batu Belig 88, Batu Belig, Bali, Indonesia, p. +62 896 69535729. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Toko Candela
Mind your own beeswax! Don’t mind if we do. We absolutely adore these beautiful candles from Bali’s very first candle boutique. Hand crafted from sustainable, long burning beeswax and European fragrant oils, they’re so gorgeous you may not want to light them at all.
Toko Candela, Jalan Pengembangan Kauh, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia, p. + 62 813 5366 8358. Open daily 10am – 6pm.
Kevala Offering Boxes
At any ceremony in Bali you’ll see women carrying beautifully decorated Keben, or offering boxes. Kevala Ceramics make a stunning selection of ceramic Keben in the loveliest array of colours imaginable. A beautiful memento with spiritual significance from the Island of the Gods.
Kevala Home, Jalan Batu Belig, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia, p. + 62 361 913 7732.
John Hardy
We Honeycombers think no holiday is complete without a new piece of jewellery. The stunning pieces from the John Hardy collection make them the quintessential Bali buy. Handmade on the island, the pieces aren’t cheap, but they’re absolutely exquisite with classic designs that you can (and will want to) wear forever. Best of all, when you’re in Bali, you can watch the artisans at work in their stunning eco-friendly compound and enjoy a scrumptious lunch prepared by their five-star chef under the shade of a Banyan tree.
John Hardy, Pt Karya Tangan Indah, Br. Baturning, Mambal, Abiansemal-Badung-Bali, p +62 (0) 361 469 888. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm.
The Food of My Island Home cookbook
There’s no better way to get a Bali holiday flashback than tucking into some traditional cuisine – the aromatic smells and heady flavours will have the memories flooding back before you can say ‘nasi goreng’. Janet DeNeefe’s latest cookbook, The Food of My Island Home, is an absolute winner, brimming with delicious Balinese recipes that will instantly transport you back to your favourite warung.
Top image: Maek Limited Prints