Many think of gastronomic adventure and lovely beaches when the name Indonesia is mentioned. However, culture also is an attractive aspect of Indonesia as in any other Asian country. Arts and crafts of Indonesia symbolize the diversity of Indonesian culture. If you wish to revel on the artistic values in Indonesia, Uma by COMO, Ubud is an excellent choice of accommodation. It would permit you to have a glimpse of famous Ubud arts.
The artisanal culture in the country is expressed in various forms and Bali is the display centre for all these artistic skills. The most common artistic forms of Indonesia are textiles and wood carvings. The wood carvings of Indonesia reflect the originality and the sophistication of varied cultures within the country. It is assured that anybody who has a glimpse of Indonesian wood carvings would be stupefied. The magical dog carving on Dayak houses in Kalimantan and the singa heads that protect Batak houses are famous specimens of Indonesian crafts.
Moreover, the colourful Indonesian textiles are fascinating works of art that capture the hearts of Ladies. These textiles also come in a dazzling range of materials, fabrics and unique colours. Primarily, you will find three major types of textiles called Ikat, Songkat and Batik. Batik is the type of textile that brings out artistic value immensely. The forms of Indonesian Batik are very pleasing to the eye with vibrant colours and attractive designs.
Art forms like pottery and paintings cannot be missed out when referring to the artisanal aspect in this Asian country. Speciality in Indonesian pottery lies in the fact that it is mostly hand worked and the wheel is used very rarely. Indonesian potters are known for creating very intricate designs. You will find paintings as an accompaniment for pottery, wood carvings, masks and other art forms. Thus, do not forget to visit one of the many art galleries in Bali overflowing with beautiful works of art.
On a concluding note, Indonesia is a fascinating cultural hub overloaded with artistic values and no one should miss a glimpse of it!
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
