Asian crafts and home decor from Indonesia

Bali, the fabled "island of gods", has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions & spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes & cool mountain lakes down through terraced rice fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square inch of Bali offers a fresh & unforgettable image.

No less enchanting are its people, some 2,7 million souls whose artistry & piety are regcognized throughout the world. Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology, Tantric Buddhism & homegrown mythology, is the primary faith of Bali's inhabitants, & so deeply woven into the fabric of their daily lives that the line between the spiritual & the material is blurry at best.

Those of you keen on delving into the islands's fascinating Bali is a treasure house of handicrafts & fine works of art. The Balinese are incredibly gifted artists & craftsmen, their material creations are imbued with the same sense of wonderment with which they regard their universe. Stone & wood carvings, traditional & modern paintings & intricately designed jewelery in gold & silver are readily available in shops & galleries throughout the island.