Kumbasari Art Market in Denpasar City
26/07/2023 15:00
Bali's charm has been recognized by the whole world and that is an undeniable fact. This charm is included in all aspects of Bali Island, especially the tourism aspect. There are many places that are beautiful and invite tourists to visit. One of them is the charm attached to a classy hotel or restaurant.
There is a wide variety of local handicrafts and other products characterized by traditional Balinese handicrafts in the form of clothing, art crafts, and trinkets sold at the Kumbasari Art Market. What's more, bargaining is very free and the lowest price can be obtained.
Shopping Tour to Kumbasari Art Market
Kumbasari Art Market sells a wide variety of Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs with the most complete collection. This art market is also the largest traditional market on the island of Bali. Its 24-hour activity makes this area never empty of tourists, especially during peak hours. That's why people are more likely to choose this market as a place to spend their money.
Kumbasari art market stands on an area of 6,230 m2, designed with Balinese ornaments so that it looks quite beautiful in the middle of Denpasar city. Because of its location in the city center, this market is an ideal shopping destination for locals and tourists on a city tour. The market was built in 1977. The market suffered a fire in 2000, but was renovated and reopened in 2001.
Situation at Kumbasari Market
The market is built with 4 floors where on the ground floor provides various types of food and on the second to fourth floors around various stalls and booths around 8 am start opening offering various types of traditional handicraft goods typical of the local area. On the second floor of the Kumbasari art market specializes in selling various types of clothing which are mostly Balinese traditional clothing as well as various types of Balinese woven handicrafts, such as udeng, fabrics, bed covers, beach sarongs, and many more.
On the 3rd floor of the Kumbasari art market building, various types of paintings, sculptures, Balinese ornaments such as carvings, shoes, sandals, and women's bags are sold. On the 4th floor, various types of handicrafts made from shells, paper and some are crafts from outside Bali.
Don't worry about the price, because Kumbasari art market offers cheaper prices. Especially if you are good at bargaining, you can get the cheapest price! Some stalls sometimes provide special prices for wholesale purchases. The placement and distribution of stalls and merchandise is quite organized, so buyers can more easily find the souvenirs they want.
Location of Kumbasari Art Market
Kumbasari Art Market is located in the middle of the bustling city center of Denpasar. Denpasar itself is the capital of the province of Bali. Precisely located on Jalan Gajah Mada. The location is opposite the Badung market, separated by a river called Tukad Badung. Travelers who schedule a tour by choosing the Denpasar City Tour package will get cultural and historical tour offers, including shopping at the Kumbasari art market.
