THE GUIDE - The Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok - page 124

Periplus Made's Warung 2, Seminyak; Discovery Shopping Mall, Tuban periplus.com ;
map . This outstanding chain of English-language bookshops has branches throughout the re-
sort and features novels and plenty of books about Bali and Indonesia among an eclectic non-
fiction range, plus international newspapers and magazines. All daily 10am-9pm.
CLOTHES AND JEWELLERY
The most stylish boutiques are on northern Jl Legian and Jl Raya Seminyak. Surfwear shops
abound, with big-name outlets of Mambo, Rip Curl and Quiksilver throughout the resort;
you'll trip over them on Jl Legian, in Kuta Square and in the Discovery Shopping Mall.
Biasa Jl Raya Seminyak 36, Jl Raya Seminyak 34 0361 730308, biasabali.com ; map .
Two adjacent stores with elegant, tasteful cotton and silk clothing for men and women, plus
scarves and a sophisticated take on Indonesian jewellery; all very wearable back at home.
Daily 9am-9pm.
By the sea Jl Laksmana bytheseatropical.com ; map . Relaxed, casual and wearable beach
fashions by Brazilian designer Renato Vianna for men, women and children; think loose-fit-
ting, unfussy designs in navy, white, pale grey and cream. All daily 10am-10pm.
Paul Ropp Jl Laksmana 68, Raya Seminyak 39 0361 735613, paulropp.com ; map . The
principal outlet of a Balinese designer whose stock in trade is eye-catching, boho-chic fash-
ions hand-tailored from brightly coloured silks and cotton - not subtle, certainly fabulous.
Daily 9am-9pm.
Pithecan Throbus Jl Pantai Kuta, Jl Legian 368 0361 761880; map . Batik-print sarongs,
clothes and slippers, including cute kidswear, featuring modern reinventions of antique pat-
terns. Also unusual, classy handicrafts. Daily 9am-10pm.
Uluwatu Two branches on Jl Legian, also at Jl Pantai Kuta, Jl Laksmana 0361 751933,
uluwatu.co.id ; map . White and black handmade Balinese lace and cotton clothes in modern
styles that make a virtue of simplicity. Also some bedding. Daily 8am-10pm.
HANDICRAFTS, SOUVENIRS AND HOMEWARES
The so-called art markets and stalls in Kuta are generally full of tourist tat; mass-produced
batik and handicraft souvenirs from all over Indonesia. As with clothing, the better-made
items are in Legian and Seminyak. For one-stop shopping and general amazement, the huge
oleh oleh shops (warehouse-sized handicraft and souvenir supermarkets) detailed here can be
fun.
Ashitaba Jl Raya Seminyak 6 0361 737054; map . Intricate ata -grass goods crafted in the
Bali Aga village of Tenganan, fashioned into everything from place mats and bowls to bas-
kets and clutches, all sold at fixed prices. Daily 9am-9pm.
Haveli Jl Raya Basangkasa 15, Jl Raya Basangkasa 38 0361 737160, haveli.com ; map .
Two stores opposite each other, both selling opulent homewares, including hand-woven cot-