Hands shaping the island’s future.
Beyond beach clubs and headline restaurants, a quieter wave is reshaping Bali — a generation of makers working with clay, metal, wood, fabric, and memory.
These are small studios, independent artisans, and hands that carve culture into everyday objects.
No factory scale. No mass marketing. Just craft, pride and stories woven into each piece.
1. Kevala Studio Ceramics – Sanur
The ceramic backbone of Bali’s hospitality scene.
Why go:
- Tableware for some of the island’s best hotels
- Earthy tones + hand-thrown feel
- Workshop & showroom open to public
Signature: stoneware plates + latte cups
2. John Hardy Workshop & Kapal Bamboo – Mambal
An icon of sustainable jewellery and bamboo design.
Why go:
- Artisan-led jewellery made by hand
- Bamboo campus designed as a village
- Watch makers at work
Signature: bespoke ring or classic chain
3. Gaya Ceramic & Design – Ubud
Where clay meets art gallery.
Why go:
- Limited-edition ceramic collections
- Residency programs with international artists
- Pieces that feel sculptural
Great for: collectors and gifting
4. Balizen – Seminyak
Ethical textiles and homewares made with heart.
Why go:
- Soft linens, block-printed pillows
- Handwoven details
- Sustainably produced
Good for: bringing Bali home without clichés
5. Threads of Life – Ubud
Where heritage weaving is preserved, not reinvented.
Why go:
- Rare traditional textiles
- Made in villages through cooperative networks
- Sustainability meets cultural stewardship
Most meaningful souvenir you can buy.
6. Bamboo Builders — Sidemen, Ubud
Homes and studios grown from grass.
Why go:
- Bamboo houses and workshops
- Eco-design meets architecture
- Think Green School, Fivelements, Bambu Indah influence
In workshops, home sheds, and open-air studios, Bali’s creative makers are redefining luxury — slow, intentional, rooted in community and craft.
Support them, wear them, live with their pieces — and you’ll carry a small part of Bali with you.
