Uncover the Art of Making Silver Jewelry in Bali

Making silver jewelry in Bali, Indonesia is an exceptional experience to have.

With a rich history in the craft, Balinese Silver Masters are eager to share their tradition. After you come out of Shavasana during a yoga retreat, or if you’re looking for a change of pace during your vacation, this workshop is perfect. Learn a different historical and cultural practice that is sacred in Bali.

This post is all about an unbeatable workshop teaching you to make silver jewelry in Bali.

Bali is a bucket list vacation destination for many and for good reason. Whether you’re there for rest and relaxation, for a yoga retreat, for delicious Indonesia food, or to explore the rich Hindu history of the area, there’s no shortage of great experiences to be had in Bali. A special experience you shouldn’t miss is a custom silver jewelry making class at Parallel Universe.

workshop Location

Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands and Bali is just one of them. Within Bali, there are plenty of different areas to explore. Though the most popular region for tourism is Ubud. Within Ubud resides this fantastic jewelry making class. The easiest way to get to Bali is by flying into the Denpasar International Airport (DPS) and taking about a 1 hour Grab Car to Ubud. (Grab is the Southeast Asian version of Lyft or Uber).

Bali’s silver-making history

If you’re the type of traveler who wants to “do the thing you’re supposed to do in the place you’re supposed to do it” then this is a perfect activity for you. Like making chocolate in Costa Rica or visiting lagoons in Iceland, silver jewelry making in Bali is a must while traveling in Indonesia. Bali, in the media, is portrayed as a yoga, hippie, wellness retreat, honeymoon destination. While that’s definitely true, there are plenty of other aspects of Bali that are worth experiencing.

Silver-making in Bali dates back to the 14th century. The Balinese people have passed this craft down through many generations. Parallel Universe employs local Balinese silver masters to help teach classes. This allows the younger generation to have employment opportunities while continuing the silver-making tradition.

The workshop

At Parallel Universe, for 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah (roughly $30 USD, $41. CAD and £22 GBP) you get to use 5 grams of silver to create your own masterpiece in 2.5 hours.

Work with the advising from a local silver master and create whatever you can dream up! You’ll learn to melt down the silver, shape it, mold it, bend it, polish it and create your masterpiece. You’ll get to leave with a custom, unique and special memory to bring home with you to commemorate your trip.

Parallel Universe also has a wide display of gemstones and crystals that you can purchase. You can use them in your creation if you choose.

I hope you enjoyed learning more about the history of silver jewelry in Bali!

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