Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Clothing
The local fashion industry has diversified from
beach gear to sportswear to fashion clothing.
From the intersection with Jl Padma, go north
on Jl Legian to Seminyak for the most interest-
ing women's (and men's) clothing shops.
Milo's
(Map pp96-7 ;
Bus
PUBLIC BUS
Travel agents in Kuta sell bus tickets to Java
and Lombok that depart from the Ubung
terminal in Denpasar; keep in mind that you'll
have to get yourself to Ubung. The tickets will
be slightly more expensive than if you buy
them at Ubung, but it's worth it to avoid a
trip into Ubung and to be sure of a seat when
you want to go. For public buses to anywhere
else in Bali you will have to go to the appropri-
ate terminal in Denpasar first, and pay your
money there.
In Tuban, the Discovery Shopping Mall is
a huge hit, but nearby, Kuta Sq is not a fun
date as the condo tout count is high and it's
just not very appealing.
There are still scads of simple stalls (es-
pecially along the Poppies) where T-shirts,
souvenirs and beachwear are the main
lines, and where the price depends on your
bargaining ability (p342). Many of these stalls
are crowded together in art markets like the
one near Kuta Sq (Map pp96-7) or the one
on Jl Melasti (Map pp96-7). Here the 'art'
refers to the creative application of Bintang
logos to cotton.
numerous large stores and plenty of well-
known shops (Body Shop, Marks & Spencer
etc). The duty-free emporium is big with the
bus-tour set.
Istana Kuta Galleria
(Map pp96-7; Jl Patih Jelantik)
An enormous open-air mall that aspires to be
something out of West Hollywood. For now
it's a bit of dud but there are some interesting
places amidst the empty storefronts. There is
a hardware store in the rear if your needs run
towards plungers or duct tape.
754081; Kuta Sq Block E)
Milo
is a legendary local designer who arrived
from Italy three decades ago and made his
fortune designing and producing fine silk
batik clothes. If cost is an issue, you might
have to settle for just a scarf (2,000,000Rp).
There's a small branch at Made's Warung II
in Seminyak (p123).
Uluwatu
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Fabric
Stroll Jl Double Six in Legian for a festival of
open-air wholesalers selling fabrics, clothes
and housewares.
Bouchra
(Map pp96-7 ;
751933; Jl Legian)
The
largest of numerous locations across southern
Bali, this elegant shop showcases the col-
lections of lace-accented linen and cotton
clothing. The styles are simple and few tables
wouldn't stand out with a set of Uluwatu table
linens. The items are made in villages around
Tabanan in West Bali.
IO & CO
(Map pp96-7 ;
(Map pp96-7 ;
TOURIST SHUTTLE BUS
Shuttle bus tickets are sold at most travel
agents - buy them a day ahead, or call the
company and pay when you check in.
Perama
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Arts & Crafts
Shops in Kuta and Legian sell arts and crafts
from almost every part of the island, from
Mas woodcarvings to Kamasan paintings
to Gianyar textiles. There are also many
interesting pieces from other parts of In-
donesia, some of questionable authenticity
and value.
Apolina Gallery
733594;
Jl Double Six 10)
sells fabric with Gaugin-esque
designs that's hand-painted in Denpasar.
Shafira
(Map pp96-7 ;
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733593; Jl Double Six 9)
has
embroidered and sequin-covered fabrics good
for cushions.
Sriwijaya
(Map pp96-7 ;
(Map pp96-7 ;
751551; www.peramatour
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7am-10pm)
is the main shuttle
bus operation in town, and will sometimes
pick you up from your hotel for free (confirm
this with them when making arrangements).
Perama usually has at least one bus a day to
all of its destinations. In busy seasons, there
will be three or more to popular spots like
Ubud.
.com; Jl Legian 39;
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733581; Jl
Double Six 35)
makes batik and other fabrics to
order in a myriad of colours.
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754093; Jl Legian 361)
Gauzy,
silky and fashionable women's wear in a sleek
multi-level air-con shop. This Bali label also
sells wholesale.
Spank!
(Map pp96-7 ;
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(Map
pp96-7 ;
751334; Jl
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Furniture
On Jl Patih Jelantik, between Jl Legian and
Jl Pura Puseh there are scores of furniture
shops manufacturing everything from instant
'antiques' to wooden Indians. However, a
few make and sell teak outdoor furniture of
very high quality at very low prices. A luxu-
rious deck chair goes for about 200,000Rp
to 250,000Rp. Most of the stores work with
freight agencies and you can get eight of these
chairs sent to Australia for about US$150.
10am-6pm)
This offbeat place in
Legian is run by half a dozen local artists.
The paintings of artist Wahyoe Wijaya are on
display, as well as all manner of items good,
bad and profane.
Arin 93 Gallery
(Map pp96-7 ;
Lebak Bene;
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767 461; Jl Pantai Kuta)
For
thickos who don't get it, the monkey with a
tanned arse logo says it all about this irrev-
erent clothing shop. Fun and sassy clothes.
There are some other interesting boutiques
nearby.
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Destination
Fare
776 5087; Jl Singasari)
Heru Purnomo is a prolific painter of works,
from the abstract to representational. Here
you can see him work and take classes.
Ras Masta
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Candidasa 40,000Rp
Lovina 70,000Rp
Padangbai 40,000Rp
Sanur 15,000Rp
Ubud 30,000Rp
GET TING AROUND
The hardest part about getting around the
Kuta area is the traffic. It can be awful in the
afternoon and evening, and anytime the vital
streets like Jl Legian are closed for religious
processions or for what seems to be constant
construction.
See p353 for more details on getting
around. Besides the frequent taxis, you can
rent a scooter, often with a surfboard rack, or
a bike - just ask where you are staying. One
of the nicest ways to get around the Kuta and
Legian area is by foot along the beach.
Department Stores & Malls
Discovery Shopping Mall
(Map p103 ;
081-338686; Jl Pantai
Kuta 8)
Want to beat your bongo? This cool
little shop sells custom-made drums and a
plethora of other instruments.
(Map pp96-7 ;
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755522; www
.discoveryshoppingmall.com; Jl Kartika Plaza;
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9am-
9pm)
Your eyes follow the beautiful sweep of
sand south along the Kuta shore until you
see…this! Huge and hulking, this enormous,
enclosed Tuban mall is built on the water
and is filled with stores of every kind, includ-
ing a large Centro (
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Housewares
Djeremi
(Map pp96-7 ;
744 6547; Jl Legian)
Top-quality
placemats, cushions, mosquito nets and more
are stocked floor-to-ceiling. The workshop is
nearby and you can get custom work.
Jonathan Gallery
(Map pp96-7 ;
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Beachwear & Sur f Shops
A huge range of surf shops sell big-name
surf gear - including Mambo, RipCurl and
Billabong - although goods may be only mar-
ginally cheaper than overseas. Local names
include Surfer Girl and Quicksilver. Most have
numerous locations in south Bali.
RipCurl
(Map pp96-7 ;
769629) department
store. It's proven a huge hit with locals and
visitors alike who can look past the obvious
aesthetic woes.
Matahari
(Map pp96-7 ;
754209; Jl Legian
109)
A horde of traditional art and antiques are
beautifully displayed in this shop.
GET TING THERE & AWAY
Bemo
Dark blue public
bemo
(small pick-up truck)
regularly travel between Kuta and the Tegal
terminal in Denpasar - the fare should be
8000Rp. The route goes from a stop onto Jl
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765035; Kuta Sq)
If every-
thing in your luggage is looking a little tired
and you want to make a bit of a splash, you
can't go wrong in this big store with a huge
range of beach clothes, water wear and surf-
boards.
9.30am-
10pm)
This store has the basics - fairly staid
clothing, a floor full of souvenirs, jewellery
and a supermarket. You can find most things
here, including some decent-quality luggage
should you need extra bags to haul your loot
home.
757588; Kuta Sq;
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