FROM WOODCARVING to
silverwork, weaving to ceramics,
Bali’s artisan traditions stretch back
centuries. And international creatives
have been drawn to the island to
build their businesses since at least
the 1970s. That means the island’s
shopping potential stretches far
beyond the dubious antiques outside
Ubud and the discounted accessories
at the airport to hip new design talent,
decadent jewelry, and top-notch
homewares. Here’s where to find the
perfect souvenir for yourself and your
loved ones back home.
BALI BOAT SHED The candy-colored
beach huts that house this multi-
brand store are a Seminyak landmark.
Inside lies resort wear heaven, with
a focus on homegrown Bali brands—
not to mention Bali Boat Shed’s own
creations. Rail after rail of vibrant
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONHawaiian shirts and breezy board
shorts will please the chaps, while
elegant bikinis, bright print frocks,
fun jumpsuits, and floaty, colorful
separates will keep the girls happy.
Look out for pieces by Rimmba, the
ethical fashion brand created by young
Bali-born designer Karunia Fischer
(23a Jl. Kayu Aya; baliboatshed.com).BIASA One of Bali’s best-loved
fashion brands, Biasa turns 25 this
year. Fluid yet structured creative cuts
for both men and women flow from
the creative mind of founder Susanna
Perini, with earthy, hand-loomed,
hand-dyed fabrics a signature.
Unusually for Bali, many womenswear
designs are kind to larger bodies,
while the men’s range extends beyond
the resort wear vibe toward an off-
center urban chic. There are stores
around the island, but Biasa’s original
Seminyak outlet is worth seeking out
for its small yet fascinating upstairs
art gallery, Biasa ArtSpace (36 Jl. Raya
Seminyak; biasagroup.com).CANAAN For sustainable and
traditional—yet contemporary and
stylish—Indonesian fashions and
crafts, look no further than Seminyak’s
Canaan store, part of the complex that
houses Potato Head Beach Club andKatamama hotel. Emmelyn Gunawan,
whose brother co-founded Potato
Head, started the brand as part of her
explorations of natural dyes, textiles,
and Balinese craftwork. Today, its
products include everything from
naturally colored garments with a hip,
fresh edge through to raw, wheel-
thrown ceramics, home scents, and
rattan pieces (Katamama, 51B Jl.
Petitenget; canaanbali.com).KIM SOO Brainchild of Australian
mother-daughter duo Kim and
Giorgia Sutton, the Kim Soo
homewares emporium occupies a
gorgeous colonial villa in the heart
of Seminyak, complete with its own
café. Homewares are sourced—and
commissioned—from across the
archipelago, delivering an intoxicating
blend of earthy, boho textures (think
rattan, beads, shells, and warm teak)
with edgy, contemporary ceramics,
lamps, and marble pieces. Whether
you’re looking to fit out a home or
simply gift a contemporary trinket or
two, it’s hard to leave here empty-
handed (21 Jl. Kayu Aya; kimsoo.com).Clockwise from right:
Indonesia-sourced
homewares at Kim
Soo; Biasa ArtSpace;
browsing the wares at
the Katamama outlet
of Canaan.