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out of Denpasar on the road to Ubud is a small
village where stone statues of a terrible fanged
demons, noble warriors and animals of all shapes
and sizes and at all stages of completion rest
under the shady trees. From the young boys to
the old men, all seem to be accomplished stone
carvers in Batu Bulan.
Additional Information:
Batubulan is renowned for stone carvings. Traditionally,
stone sculptures carved from soft volcanic rock
(paras) were used to adorn temples and palaces.
Now they are sold for export too. The craftsmen
can make practically anything you request from
Garuda to a garden gnome. Recently many "antique"
shops have sprung up on the same road, selling
items from all over Indonesia. Discerning buyers
may well find a bargain.
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