In this post I will feature several art forms found in Indonesia.
This is Wayan Dirga, a prominent sacred Balinese mask artisan in Ubud Bali Indonesia. He is an artist, a teacher, writer, and a philosopher. His workshop and gallery are impressive. And he is a great subject for photographers.
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Here is one of the artisans who works at Wayan Dirga’s studio. Note the way he arranges his feet as he works on his wooden masterpieces.
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Spinning is still done on this sort of wheel.
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This artisan is creating puppets.
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This woman is applying a Batik design to the white cloth.
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Another type of batik is being applied here.
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A tie dye factory uses this field to dry their fabrics. We had a treat watching them “fly” and display the fabric for us.
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This shadow puppet artisan is demonstrating his age old craft.
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