Bali Handy
Bali Handy
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MarisaVictoria
Los Angeles, CA12 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This paradise of Bali basket bags is about a 20-30 minute drive outside of Ubud. I learned about it from my driver during my trip, who has lived in the area his whole life and knows the best of the best gems for all things. If you are looking for the best quality and the most variety of Bali basket bags, it is well worth the trip. Yes, you can go to the Ubud market and get bags that *look* the same there, but the quality is not the same. Many of the basket bags in the market do not close evenly, are made of a basic type of rattan instead of the more durable ata straw and have synthetic straps instead of real leather. They make wholesale orders that they are shipping to boutiques in France and other places around the world. I disagree with any complaint about the price (as of time of this posting) because even the sticker price (prior to any 10% discount you may receive) translates to $21 to $35 USD for most of the bags, which is ridiculously reasonable for hand-made high quality bags such as these. As of right now, you could buy a bag that looks just like the standard round basket bag from Urban Outfitters for $60 USD and the quality is crappy - and you would not be getting authentic Bali batik fabric inside either. I loved the bags so much that I went back a second time to buy more for friends and family. The main guy who works there remembered me and was so sweet and personable. You can see people working on site making the bags by hand - and he shows you the process from what the plant looks like at the beginning, to how they make it from there. They even offer chilled mineral water containers to customers coming through from other countries. Highly recommend to any shopping and accessory fanatics like myself who would gladly pay a bit more than the Ubud Market prices to have high quality.
Written 15 June 2018
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PBCinEngland
United Kingdom583 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
However, just can't help thinking that the set-up is a blatant front for very high prices even with the 10% discount offered at walk-in. As long as most of the price excess goes to the crafts people ...
Written 16 April 2018
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koronkoron
34 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
It's been a while since I visited. Compared to before, I felt like there were fewer products and types, similar designs, etc. And the price seems to have gone up...
However, I like Ata products, so I bought two accessory cases. It was 10% off.
However, I like Ata products, so I bought two accessory cases. It was 10% off.
Written 31 March 2024
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