Sukawati Art Market
Wednesday, 07 July 2004
Located at Gianyar, Sukawati has a traditional market on the main road and side streets. Known for its art market where you can get the "cheapest price" handicrafts. A wide range of souvenirs of Bali are available, both in finished and semi-finished state. A large variety of woven baskets can be found here along with Balinese ceremonial items made from colourful "Prada" - gold painted cloth. As well paintings, all types of handicrafts and fabrics can be had for a really good price.
The two-storey market is a maze of alleyways with a massive array of artefacts, paintings, fabrics, clothing and basketware all crammed together so tight it is sometimes difficult to weave your way through it all. Other goods for sale include Sarongs, light blankets, lengths of Ikat cloth and practically all ceremonial paraphernalia.
Buying giveaways to commemorate the holiday has to be a must.
So take advantage the holiday time to find out something
memorable on the art market of Sukawati. This market is very
unique as it is already open in the early morning and visited
by both domestic and foreign visitors. It is very close to
other destinations in the Gianyar Regency.
A good place to explore the shopping experience in a natural
way, get in touch with common people and see how the locals go
about the art of negotiation. Yes, shopping is also an art of
experience. On the one hand, you may enjoy many kinds of art
products all in one spot. It reflects the diversity of local
art and crafts and the creativity of its people.
You will get a new experience in the 'art of buying'. You must
bargain the price eventhough the vendor offers you a "morning
price." Meaning especially low, to start off the trading day
with a few sales already and make the day a successful one.
It does not mean you have to accept it as it is, it's
not a fixed price. If you are good at bargaining you will get
the best price you can afford and the vendor keeps "smiling
and thanking you". If they don't smile anymore, you know his
cost is higher than your offer. Good at bargaining is a bit
more than insisting on a price. You need to provide a logical
reason why your offer is so low and still should be accepted.
Just remember to bargain to get the best buys!
Sukawati
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