Tampaksiring Shopping

What to buy: I'm a big fan of these coconuts, and it seems they are not generally sold all over Bali, but more or less found only near the shops at the entrance and in Gunung Kawi grounds. The artisans say that it takes from a week to a month to complete a carving. The ones taking a month or more to complete are the best and priced accordingly - the artisan I purchased from didn't even display those prominently and only showed them after I asked detailed questions about the crafting process!

With reasonable care, I can attest that they do keep for a long time, as I've had one for over ten years. Careful not to drop them or squash them either as I did drop my first one but managed to bond the pieces back.

Expect to be initally offered to pay US$10 or several times more depending on quality...

Also available is a 1/2 coconut shell base stand for light bulb to make a lamp. I don't know prices for these.