Tumpek Landep: The Balinese Holy Day for Blessing Keris and Metal Tools
Tumpek Landep is Bali’s holy day for blessing keris, tools, and vehicles under Sang Hyang Pasupati, held every 210 days on the Pawukon calendar.
Bali Bronze Statue: The Meaning Behind 8 Hindu Deities in Cast Metal
A Bali bronze statue is a cast metal figure of a Hindu deity, made using the lost-wax technique passed down through generations of Balinese metalsmiths. Each deity carries its own meaning: Ganesha for beginnings and removing obstacles, Saraswati for knowledge and the arts, Shiva for meditation and transformation, and five more covered in this guide. […]
Indonesian Metal Art: Sacred Objects, Tribal Jewelry & Crafts That Outlast Time
“The oldest objects in this collection have outlasted every empire that once ruled the islands they came from. That is not coincidence. That is what happens when something is made with complete seriousness of purpose.” — Putu Sucipta, Owner, Arts of Bali At Arts of Bali, most visitors arrive expecting paintings. Canvas, oil, colour in […]
