A few years ago, my family decided to A few years ago, my family decided to spend our annual holiday in an island situated spend our annual holiday in an island situated approximately 3 hours away from K.L.. I was approximately 3 hours away from K.L.. I was intrigued about this particular island, as I've intrigued about this particular island, as I've

heard amazing reviews from people. My heard amazing reviews from people. My admiration turned into love the moment I admiration turned into love the moment I

stepped my foot on its soil. No wonder people stepped my foot on its soil. No wonder people called it "Paradise"; the Hinduism embraced called it "Paradise"; the Hinduism embraced by the locals is visibly manifested all over the by the locals is visibly manifested all over the

island. Infused with the spectacular white island. Infused with the spectacular white sandy beaches; they created a magnificent sandy beaches; they created a magnificent

spiritual heaven.spiritual heaven.

This island is one of the most famous island in south-east Asia region. Majority of

the population are Hindus, and every aspect of their life is suffused with religion. This,

combined with the low currency values; are the reason why tourists keeps on coming.

Some of them even migrated there! They build a family, start a business, and eventually

create an export market from the island to all over the world. I too refused to leave the

island; the friendly locals, amazing cultures, and its breathtaking beauty kept beckoning

me.

Where on earth is this so-called “Paradise”?

B A L I

But I wonder, what kind of business the tourists opt for?

What are they exporting?

Spectacular isn’t it?

The Balinese Stone The Balinese Stone SculptureSculpture

What is a stone sculptureWhat is a stone sculpture??

THE ART OF STONE CARVING

If you've been to Bali, If you've been to Bali, you'd remember that the you'd remember that the palaces, temples and houses palaces, temples and houses there are decorated with there are decorated with these carvings. They are in these carvings. They are in the forms of statues, flower the forms of statues, flower pots and etcetera. This art pots and etcetera. This art has been around for so long, has been around for so long, (probably for thousands of (probably for thousands of years) and thus the art years) and thus the art masters are finding ways to masters are finding ways to preserve this invaluable preserve this invaluable heritage. They are now heritage. They are now available in contemporary available in contemporary designs. designs.

One of the forte of One of the forte of these carvings are – these carvings are – they are extremely they are extremely durable. You can durable. You can place it indoor or place it indoor or

outdoor, and it will outdoor, and it will ornate your house, ornate your house,

regardless the regardless the seasonseason..

This is why stone carvings are categorized This is why stone carvings are categorized as an art – they are made from special kind as an art – they are made from special kind of stones, they are made from the naturals of stones, they are made from the naturals created by God, and they are carved to lastcreated by God, and they are carved to last..

LAVASTONELIMESTON

ESANDSTON

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Lava Stone

The LavastoneThe Lavastone

• Derived from hardened lava

• Tend to resemble antiques after a few years of ageing

• Strength; Very hard, very durable; suitable for outdoor statues

Limestone

The The LimestoneLimestone

• Softer than Lavastone• Whitish color• The most common

stone used is Bali• Easier to carve• Limited color and

texture• Can be polished• Survives acid rain

better than other stones

Sandstone

The The SandstoneSandstone

• Sedimentary stone found in riverbanks

• Easy to carve – harden with time

• Ashy – light grey – yellow

• Color darkens with time

MODERN MODERN CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY

CARVINGSCARVINGS

Can this ART survive IKEA and all those state-of-the art modern furniture? Can this centuries old HERITAGE last till

the NEXT GENERATIONS?

Heart HeritageHeart Heritage

Preserve LIFEfor our uncertain future

BALINESE STONE SCULPTURE

BEL 490/ 492

Name : Nina Munira Binti NaharuddinMatric No. : 2008357641

Group : BMB3AcLecturer : Madam Fazmawati Binti

Zakaria

BibliographyBibliography• Internet

– www.indonesia-tourism.com– www.bali-products.babizbali.com– www.tradingbali.com– www.thesculpturestudio.com– www.balistonescarving.com– www.balifurnish.com

• Interviews– Rozana Binti Othman, owner of Sanggar Nusantara Resources,

Balinese stone sculpture trader in Malaysia.– Pak Imam, owner of Sp. Aqien, the exporter of Balinese stone

sculpture in Jogjakarta, Indonesia.– Sanggar Nakula Sadewa, Balinese stone sculpture exporter in

Bali.• Pictures

– www.deviantart.com– My personal archive