Celuk and Mas

Ubud is often referred to as the cultural capital of Bali and this is due to the numerous shops and art galleries here that sells a plethora of wood works, stone arts, silverware and paintings. Both Balinese and Batuan paintings are quite popular. Most of the art works are of Buddha or characters from Ramayana. There are art workshops where visitors can see the making of these on guided tours. Celuk and Mas are the popular places in Ubud where one can witness the artisans in work. Celuk is well known for its silver wares and there are numerous shops which sell them. Also, one can take guided tours where they would be educated about the making of the same. The shops have a huge collection of silverware with very beautiful creations. Mas is a nice little town in Ubud which has numerous shops that sell wood works made by the local artisans. There are also guided tours to the workshops where one can see the artisans in work and also buy the souvenirs.