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ton drapes, tablecloths, cushions and bed linen, in luxurious fabrics and designs. Also stocks
some jewellery. Daily 9am-7pm.
Makassi Jl Raya Basangkasa, Kuta Square D18 0361 733764 or 0361 754955; map .
Funky, colourful, kitsch bags, clutches, gifts and some clothing; in style think retro and
Japan's “Hello Kitty” brand but with a Balinese slant. Daily 9am-8pm.
Next Generation Board Bags Jl Benesari; map . In two to three days this workshop will pro-
duce your perfect board bag from a selection of designs; plain or patterned, some with a dash
of Indo kitsch. All board lengths and shapes catered to. Daily 10am-9pm.
SARONGS AND TRADITIONAL TEXTILES
The cheapest places to buy everyday rayon and mass-produced cotton sarongs are the street
stalls and art markets of Kuta and Jl Arjuna.
Lucy's Batik Jl Raya Basangkasa 88, Seminyak 0361 795 1275; map . Beautiful
Javanese batik sarongs and scarves, from stamped cotton wraps up to exquisite hand-drawn
silk versions (some woven with pineapple leaf fibre), plus handbags and kids' clothing. Some
pieces may take four months to make, so cost millions. Daily 9.30am-9pm.
Sely Sumba Ikat Jl Raya Basangkasa, Seminyak 0361 737122; map . A good selection of
distinctive, mass-produced “primitive style” ikat wall hangings, plus some scarves and bags,
from Sumba, Java and Flores in a small friendly shop that's light on the hard sell. Daily
10am-5.30pm.
SPAS AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Cheap and cheerful day spas abound, offering massages, pedicures and manicures from dawn
until well after dark, and you'll be offered a kneading on the beach from one of Kuta's
conical-hatted massage women. In addition, most high-end hotels listed in the Guide have a
spa open to nonresidents.
Bodyworks Jl Kayu Jati 2, Petitenget 0361 733317. Housed in earthy, Moroccan-style
rooms set around a courtyard, this long-running and well-regarded treatment centre offers an
extensive menu of massages (from Rp260,000) including Balinese, Javanese ( mandi lulur ),
Thai, shiatsu, hot stone and aromatherapy. Hair treatments, manicures, facials and waxing are
also available. Daily 9am-10pm.
Dala Spa Villa de Daun, Jl Raya Legian 0361 756276, dalaspa.com . Award-winning spa
offering fabulous treatments in plush, luxurious surroundings just a short walk from Jl Legi-
an. Balinese massage costs from Rp690,000 or there's extravagances like the Russian Caviar
and Pearl Facial. Daily 9am-10pm.
Jari Menari Jl Raya Basangkasa 47, Seminyak 0361 736740, jarimenari.com . One of
the most popular massage centres, not least because its masseurs are all male - “they can
maintain pressure more consistently from the beginning to the end of the treatment”, appar-