Wood carver work shop
Vishna riding Garuda
Woodcarving is one of Bali’s most beautiful traditional arts, passed down through generations and deeply rooted in the island’s Hindu culture.
The craft flourishes in villages near Ubud, where skilled artisans transform local hardwoods—like teak, mahogany, and crocodile wood—into sculptures, masks, temple decorations, and furniture.
Balinese woodcarving is not merely decorative; it carries spiritual meaning. For woodcarvers to produce such a detailed and sophisticated piece of art is a way to meditate. Many works depict deities, mythological creatures, or scenes from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Wood carver work shop
Vishna riding Garuda
Woodcarving is one of Bali’s most beautiful traditional arts, passed down through generations and deeply rooted in the island’s Hindu culture.
The craft flourishes in villages near Ubud, where skilled artisans transform local hardwoods—like teak, mahogany, and crocodile wood—into sculptures, masks, temple decorations, and furniture.
Balinese woodcarving is not merely decorative; it carries spiritual meaning. For woodcarvers to produce such a detailed and sophisticated piece of art is a way to meditate. Many works depict deities, mythological creatures, or scenes from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.