Shopping
Seminyak is the centre in Bali for hip & inventive fashion boutiques, other designer stores & art studios. A good starting point for any shopper would be the legion of small boutiques & designer stores on Jalan Laksmana (Villa Umah Maya’s street)
…Seminyak is the centre in Bali for hip & inventive fashion boutiques, other designer stores & art studios…
Art
Bali is home to such a beautiful landscape and vivid culture, it is not surprising the island is filled with inspired artists and performers. Bali’s galleries offer a collection of incredible Balinese paintings in both traditional and contemporary styles as well as artworks created by island’s most outstanding international artists. Some suggestions and map can be found at end of booklet
Antiques & Markets
If you are looking for Indonesian antiques (genuine or reproductions), or just enjoy browsing for eclectic homewares, try Jalan Kerobokan between the junction with Jalan Seminyak & the next set of traffic lights to the north. (Villas Sitara & Taman Rahasia are in the heart of this strip)
Other Important Locations
Bali now offers loads of places to stock up on international delicasies for those who like to eat from home but don’t want to compromise on their eating standards.
Bamboo Blonde, Jl Laksmana 61, +62 361 7805919. 10AM-9PM. Innovative women’s wear & helpful, friendly staff
Biasa, Jl Raya Seminyak 36, +62 361 730308. 10AM-9PM. This is the flagship store of this globally known Bali fashion brand. Lightweight womenswear using only natural fabrics. Very suitable for Bali, & would not be out of place in St Tropez
Body & Soul, Jl Raya Seminyak 11, Seminyak, Bali, +62 361 733564 ( flagship@bodyandsoulclothing.com). 10AM-9PM. This women’s sportswear, beachwear & swimwear manufacturer has been a market leader in Bali for many years & is incredibly popular amongst the younger set visiting Bali. Their flagship store is on Jalan Raya Seminyak & they also have an outlet in Seminyak Square
Mario Silver, Jl Raya Seminyak 19 (just south of Bintang Supermarket), +62 361 730977 (info@mariosilverbali.com). 10AM-9PM. The retail outlet of one of Bali’s leading silver jewelry designers & manufacturers. Wide range of high quality items which is frequently updated
Milo’s, Jl Laksmana 38, +62 361 73555110AM-9PM. Milo was perhaps the first innovative foreign fashion designer to really make Bali his home, & he has been selling his designs in all corners of the world for longer than even he would care to mention. This is his main outlet on the island
Religion, Jl Laksmana 4A, +62 361 731916. 10AM-10PM. A well established &expansive designer fashion boutique. Carries the Religion, Buddhist Punk &House of the Gods ranges. Funky, eclectic &popular with a young clientele
Sabbatha, Jl Raya Seminyak 97, +62 361 731756. 10AM-9PM. If bling is your thing, you will like it here. Those of a more tasteful disposition might not. Glitzy, kitshy bags & other accessories
Shaman, Jl Raya Seminyak 127 (next to Cafe Seminyak). 9AM-10PM. A very funky store which is an outlet for the Shaman Electro brand. Young street-wear which is right out there
Kebbath Studio, Jl Laksmana 7, +62 361 736178. 10AM-8PM. The studio of Made Bendesa, one of Bali’s leading young abstract artists. Fabulous dramatic canvases that grace many of Bali’s leading luxury properties, as well as drawing the attention of overseas collectors
Lukisan traditional & modern paintings, Jl Kunti 3. 10AM-6:30PM. Stocks traditional Balinese, Buddhist, abstract, modern & pop art paintings. It is all a bit production line, but this is a gallery with very reasonable prices
One World Gallery, Jl Raya Basangkasa 1200B, +62 361 730498. 11AM-9PM. The retail gallery of well established artists & ceramic workers Philip Lakeman & Graham Oldroyd. Innovative, funky & sometimes quite exceptional pieces
Richard Meyer Culture, Jl Petintenget 200x, +62 361 7445179. 10AM-8PM. An elegant gallery showcasing art, photography & sculpture from contemporary Balinese artists
Kerobokan is a very busy road & moving around is not easy, but both sides of the street are lined with numerous furniture, antique & homeware stores. A quieter, but just as rewarding option for similar products, is Jalan Mertanadi which runs parallel to Jalan Kerobokan just to the east
Perhaps surprisingly, two traditional fresh produce markets remain in Seminyak. The most convenient is on the west side of the last bend at the very northern end of Jalan Raya Seminyak (around the corner from Villa Umah Maya), & is widely known as Seminyak Market. A little more out of the way is a similar market in Kerobokan, called Taman Sari (a 2 minute walk from Villas Sitara & Taman Rahasia) Take Jalan Raya Kerobokan north from Jalan Raya Seminyak until you reach the first set of lights. Turn right & Taman Sari market is almost immediately on your right hand side. Both are best in the mornings from 7AM-11AM, & provide visitors with the opportunity to examine & purchase traditional, fresh local fruit & vegetables
Bintang Supermarket, Jl Raya Seminyak. 10AM-10PM daily. This is the grand old aunt of supermarkets in all of Bali. It is a bit faded & old-fashioned looking these days but remains popular, & is a very convenient one stop for those visitors looking for the supermarket-type items that they would find at home. Also has a hardware section upstairs
Seminyak Square, Jl Laksmana (on the corner of Jl Laksmana & Jl Kayu Jati), +62 361 860151. 10AM-10PM. Chic & modern shopping complex housing designer stores, eateries, & an excellent Periplus bookshop. Most unusually for Seminyak, there is a lot of public parking available here. Same street as Villa Umah Maya
Bali Deli, Bali Deli Bali outlet is located on Jl. Kunti 117 X Seminyak Bali (+62) 361 738 686 Fax (+62) 361 738 687. With a huge selection of international cuisines and an amazing restaurant on site, Bali Deli is definitely worth checking out. Just off Sunset Rd.